Overview

The integrated curriculum ensures our graduates are optimally prepared for the PA Registration Assessment(PARA). It includes significant time in local and regional clinical placements and simulation facilities.

The Physician Associate Studies degree offered at University of Sussex launched in 2016, with the first graduates exiting in 2018. We have a 100% pass rate on the PA National Exam. The student experience is at the heart of how we deliver the course and we encourage an open and honest dialogue with our students throughout their two years. It is a very challenging but ultimately very rewarding experience.

Career Opportunities

Qualification with the MSc in Physician Associate Studies and successful completion of the national PARA (run by the RCP) will allow alumni to work in a variety of healthcare settings across primary and secondary care.
PAs can expect starting salaries of Agenda for Change Band 7. Progression thereafter will be dependent on competency, attributes and opportunities to progress to higher pay scales.
The PA role has been identified as a key emergent profession within the NHS. These can typically be viewed on NHS jobs.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences for PAs

Clinical Skills for PAs

Clinical Practice for PAs

Pharmacology and Prescribing for PAs

Service Improvement Project

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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
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

260 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants require a 1st or upper second-class (2:1) degree in life sciences or another health-related undergraduate degree within the past five years. Applicants should also have some healthcare related experience in the form of work or shadowing.
For non native English speakers students an IELTS score of 7.5 or above is required in addition to the academic requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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22050 GBP / year

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11770 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

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Funding

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