Overview

This Physician Associate Studies course from University of Hertfordshire is a two-year intensive, clinically-focused course designed to emulate medical training at basic foundation level and is unlike any other Masters course in the mode of delivery.

Why choose this course?

The current major healthcare workforce challenges have led to the emergence of Physician Associates as the new rapidly evolving role within the NHS.

Physician Associates support the workforce in the delivery of quality holistic care and treatment for patients, and the role is high on the agenda for commissioners and healthcare organisations.

Therefore, opportunities for employment and development in the future is immense and far-reaching in breadth and scope.

As a Physician Associate, you will work autonomously under a supervising doctor or surgeon to deliver medical care to patients.

The versatility of this role is such that the PA can deliver care in almost all settings within the healthcare environment, and is able to pursue and develop their area of passion and interest further upon qualification

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Clinical Competencies and Conditions

Professional Development, Communication and Clinical Skills

Medicines Optimisation

Clinical practice project

Integrated evidence based practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply right up until the course starts. Course places are on a first come, first serve basis and once a course is full, we will close the intake

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Physiotherapy Health Sciences View 624 other Masters in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject. Suitable subjects include (but not limited to) life sciences (biomedical sciences, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, healthcare sciences etc.). Being an Allied Health professional, nurse, midwife or pharmacist is also an acceptable route onto the course.

Applicants with equivalent or non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

A robust recruitment process is in place and includes:

Consideration of ability to work within teams

Demonstration of NHS Values

Commitment to holistic patient care

Understanding of the importance of patient safety

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Tuition Fees

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12855 GBP / year

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Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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