Overview
We list Physician Associate Studies BSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Physician Associate Studies leads into a regulated profession, which shapes both the teaching and the assessment. We currently work with 17 universities on this course across 15 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.500 to £38.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A postgraduate route for science graduates into clinical practice alongside doctors. The role is in the process of being brought under statutory regulation, so check the current position before committing.
Roles graduates go into
- Physician associate in general practice
- Physician associate in a hospital specialty
- Acute and emergency medicine PA
- Surgical PA
- Clinical educator
- Research and audit lead
Where they work
- NHS hospital trusts
- General practice and primary care networks
- Urgent and emergency care
- Private healthcare providers
- Universities as educators
After the course
The national certification examination and entry to the managed voluntary register, moving to statutory regulation by the GMC.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,500 - £38,500