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Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) (Taught)
- Master of Science
- 24 Months
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Postgraduate
- University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
Course summary
Physician associates are healthcare workers who support doctors and medical teams to diagnose and manage a wide range of common and complex diseases. This stimulating master’s course offers you the clinical skills and knowledge required to provide high-quality care under the direct supervision of a doctor.
The physician associate (PA) is one of the newest medical associate professions and presents a unique and exciting route to clinical care for graduates. PAs play a key role working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses, and the wider health care team to deliver care to patients. As a PA, you’ll take medical histories, perform clinical examinations, interpret test results, participate in clinical reasoning and diagnosis, and develop evidence-based patient management plans.
Working in partnership with local NHS Trusts, our experienced and dedicated academic staff will support you to achieve clinical learning and skills development. We’ll guide you as you gain the theoretical knowledge that underpins the PA role and integrate this knowledge into your practice during your clinical placements.
Initially, you’ll focus on developing a thorough understanding of the academic knowledge underpinning the PA role. We’ll also support you to gain core clinical skills, developing your confidence and practical knowledge in the safe confines of our state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Suites before you’re exposed to primary and secondary care environments and practice through short placements.
As a graduate, you’ll have competence in the core clinical skills of the PA and possess practical experience of health care procedures.
Modules
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Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Greater Manchester's website.
Assessment method
Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Greater Manchester's website.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 0900
- Institution code:
- B44
- Campus name:
- University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
You should have at least a lower second class honours degree (2.2) in a life or health science subject.
Alternatively, you should have at least an upper second class honours degree (2.1) in a science, engineering or social science subject, along with higher education credits (for instance, Open University modules) in human biology and either infectious disease and public health or molecular and cell biology, with an overall mark of at least 60%.
You must also have GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent). https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/course/HLT048-F-UOB-MX/
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Health Checks
- Interview
- You’ll be invited for an interview to ensure that you understand the requirements and level of this course and ensure it’s the correct course for you. We may also ask you to submit a portfolio of evidence in support of your application or undertake an assessment so that we can gauge your current academic ability. The interview process will involve face-to-face interviews with academic and practice staff. You’ll also be assessed on your values, behaviours, communication and problem solving skills. We’re seeking students who can demonstrate commitment to a career as a PA, who have excellent communication skills and who are caring, compassionate and courageous. If you’re successful at the interview stage, you’ll be asked to undergo occupational health screening and a DBS check. You’ll need to demonstrate that you’re of good health and good character and satisfactorily pass occupational health screening.
- Other
- Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9915* | |
| EU & International | £22515* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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