Overview

Throughout the Physician Associate Studies MSc programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) you'll develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, learning how to consult with patients; perform physical examinations; and apply clinical acumen to the diagnostic and therapeutic journeys that patients face in contemporary healthcare.

Career opportunities:

There's a growing demand for Physician Associates across the UK in line with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. After successfully completing this course, if you're eligible, you can qualify to sit the Physician Associate Registration Assessment to then register with the General Medical Council as a Physician Associate.

With further training and experience, you may choose to focus on a medical speciality or continue to work in a generalist field, or undertake roles in management, research or teaching.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations in Clinical Medicine

Foundations of Physician Associate Practice

Progression to Physician Associate Practitioner

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grade C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

2:1 Honours Degree in a suitable life-science/health-related subject such as (this list is not exhaustive),

Life sciences: Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, Human Biology, Neuroscience, Biological Science, Microbiology, Anatomical Science.

Health sciences: Allied Health Professions (Physiotherapy; Diagnostic Imaging; Radiotherapy; Paramedic Studies; Audiology), Dentistry, Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Optometry, Health Sciences*, Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Biomedical sciences: Biomedicine/Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17175 GBP / year

≈ 17175 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

12000 GBP / year

≈ 12000 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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