Physician Assistant Studies
- MSc (PG)
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- January 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Physician assistants are trained health professionals able to work within health care teams under the supervision of a senior doctor. This course will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to be part of a clinical workforce delivering excellent patient care. A tailored combination of clinical placements and innovative teaching will be delivered by PAs, doctors, advanced nurse/clinical practitioners, scientists and researchers.
Why study this course?
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Learn from a wide range of teaching faculty including physician assistants, clinicians, scientists and researchers
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Benefit from clinical teaching with integrated placements in primary and secondary care
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Engage with a range of teaching methodologies linked to clinical cases and associated skills
Physician assistants (PAs) are health care professionals, trained to deliver care and treatment within hospital and community environments. A PA works as part of a multiprofessional team, under the supervision of a senior doctor, to manage and treat a range of patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Physician assistants work within a defined scope of practice and limits of competence.
Keele’s PA course utilises a diverse range of teaching faculty including PAs, other clinicians, scientists and researchers to maximise students’ learning potential.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Modules
For information regarding modules for this course, please visit the course page on the Keele University website
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- MSc (PG) • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- January 2026
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- BB97
- Institution code:
- K12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Keele University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- BB97
- Institution code:
- K12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately this course is not open to international students.
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
4/c in Maths
2:1 honours degree in a biomedical or health science related subject (e.g. biomedical science, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, healthcare science, pharmacy, audiology, nursing, midwifery, and physiotherapy).
All applicants should hold GCSE Maths grade 4/C and English Language 5/B. Applicants with equivalent or non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Where English is not offered as a first language, applicants are required to achieve a minimum IELTS score no less than 7.5 (no less than 7 in any sub-set).
Shortlisted applicants will be called to interview. Each candidate will undertake a structured individual interview from a panel of three members of the team from the PA course.
Before starting the Physician Associate Studies programme all successful applicants will need to pass health and criminal record screening.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced plus Barring Lists) will be required for successful candidates.
- Health checks
- All successful candidates will be required to pass a health check.
- Interview
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Our 2025 fee summary is available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/
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