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Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
Course overview
The integrated Master’s in Physician Associate Studies provides an exciting opportunity for you to become a Physician Associate, a medical associate profession, combining university study with practical work-based placements.
Why study with us
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A unique programme, the first of its kind in the UK that leads to an integrated undergraduate master’s degree and ability to practice as a Physician Associate.
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In the first two years you'll study modules alongside MBBS students, plus have a PA specific module to promote your individual professional identity. You'll then join our MSc Physician Associate Practice students for your final two years.
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You’ll develop your clinical and communication skills using our state-of-the-art facilities, volunteer patients and simulated role players.
What you’ll do
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You'll learn from supportive, staff who are highly experienced in academia and the clinical environment. This includes several physician associates.
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50% of the final two years of the programme is spent in clinical environments. These clinically based placements will help to illustrate how teams work within the NHS.
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Develop a career as a medical associate professional and provide holistic care to patients.
Future careers
Employability in the NHS for qualified physician associates is very strong. Historically, demand has exceeded supply.
As a PA you will have the opportunity to work in many medical specialties. You'll also have opportunities in research and academia.
As a medical associate professional, jobs are typically based in acute medicine, surgery and GP practices. You might also work in more specialised areas such as paediatrics and elderly health.
Many qualified PAs undertake further studies such as a DProf (professional doctorate). You could also go on to teach in universities and conduct research.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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:
- BB96
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- BB96
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - AAB
2 Science subjects including Chemistry, and a third academic subject required.
Access to HE Diploma
136 UCAS points from Access to Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy to include 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction, and 15 level 3 credits in a second Science subject at Distinction.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSES including Maths and English Language Grade B
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- You will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB) and we will guide you through this process
- Health checks
- All successful applicants will need to undergo occupational health screening (including tuberculosis, hepatitis B and C and HIV) prior to enrolment.
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no component score less than 6.5 (to have been taken within 2 years before the course commencement date) |
If English is not first language: English language IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent)
Entry Requirements for those on Foundation Programmes (from a foundation programme provider who works in partnership with SoM, UCLan) A minimum of 60%
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our contextual admissions policy applies to all UK students applying to study an undergraduate course at our Preston, Burnley or Westlakes campuses. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will do the rest. If you are eligible for a lower offer we will do this automatically.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 2 other medicine courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*AA
- Highest grades
- BBC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
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
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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