Physician Associate MSc

The UK physician’s associate scheme builds on 40 years’ proven success of a similar system in the USA. Physician associates fill an emerging and increasingly important role in the UK, not least because they help to mitigate the UK shortfall in medics as well as contributing to the general efficiency of improving health are delivery for all NHS patients.

There are increasing opportunities for employment in the NHS acute and primary healthcare service sector across the East of England. Graduate physician associates are frequently appointed to roles in general practice, cardiology, neurosurgery and other specialties.

A first degree in life sciences (such as human biology, biochemistry, medical science, nursing or physiotherapy) with at least a 2:1 classification or an equivalent qualification.
Health experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
We will consider applicants who possess a relevant Diploma in Higher Education or equivalent if this is accompanied with significant health experience, for example as a nurse or operating department practitioner.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required.
A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required

Your study will be divided equally between theory and practice. Besides lectures, tutorials, practical workshops, role play and simulated skills work on campus, you’ll complete a programme of clinical placement rotations in hospital wards, outpatient settings and general practice across the East of England in the following clinical specialties (minimum hours in brackets):

obstetrics and gynaecology (90 hours)
paediatrics in an acute setting (90 hours)
community-based medicine (180 hours)
general surgery (90 hours)
general hospital medicine (350 hours)
mental health (90 hours).
This is an intensive and challenging course – but one which offers its own, significant rewards.