**Overview** Our postgraduate physician associate course is open to those passionate about meeting the challenges of our modern healthcare sector. We specially train our graduates to support doctors and medical teams in a demanding and fast-paced clinical environment. We will support you as you gain the clinical skills necessary for diagnosing illnesses, managing patients and providing high quality medical care. **Key features** - 100% graduate employability after completing our course - 94% first time pass rate for our graduates in the National Certification examinations (2017) - The opportunity to complete a clinical placement in your local community - A full-time Master's degree completed over 2 years - Our programme was the first Physician Associate master's in the UK **Course philosophy** We aim to develop graduates: - who are patient-centred - who are safe, competent and reflective - are prepared for the National Certification Examination - with the tools for a career that will involve professional enquiry and health research - to be leaders in healthcare

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/physician-associate-msc

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/physician-associate-msc

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26 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.

Course code: BB96

Institution code: W80

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Applicants should normally have GCSE (or equivalent) grade A-C/4 in Maths and English, a minimum of 250 hours of healthcare experience (Functional Skills Level 2 English, Mathematics are acceptable). (The University of Worcester English, Maths equivalency tests are acceptable https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/find-a-course/how-to-apply/equivalency-exams.aspx) and Either A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a relevant subject, such as medical, biological or life sciences or other health related subject from a UK university or an overseas equivalent. Or A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a physical science or engineering subject or social work and appropriate modules in biology passed at a minimum of 55% at QAA levels 5 or 6. E.g. the following two Open University Modules: SK277 - Human Biology; SK320 - Infectious disease and public health; S294 - Cell Biology (with 50% in each module). Alternative professional qualifications (e.g. DipHE in Nursing, Paramedic Science, ODP) with appropriate professional registration and a minimum of two years post-registration experience may be considered. Applicants may be required to submit supplementary details, such as course transcripts and asked to complete a short essay. Other essential criteria Demonstrated relevant work experience in healthcare or an allied health profession. The relevance of work experience will be assessed during the admissions process. Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement as part of the application. Two satisfactory references must support the application, both dated within the last year. One must be a recent academic reference and the other should be either a second academic reference or a relevant professional/employer reference. These can be sent after making the initial application. Satisfactory health clearance and an agreement to undergo appropriate blood tests and immunisations against hepatitis B, MMR meningitis, TB and chicken pox. You will be required to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally a Criminal Records Bureau check). If you are or have been a member of a registered professional body please provide details with your application submission. Applicants whose first language is not English are expected to demonstrate their proficiency in English and would normally be expected to have an IELTS score of 7.5 with a 9 minimum of 7.0 in each element, or equivalent (This is inline with GMC guidance on English language standards). You can check your qualification with our International team via international@worc.ac.uk. TOP UP ROUTE: If you are already qualified and you are hoping to top up from PGDip to the MSc please see our information on the top up route:https://www.worcester.ac.uk/documents/Physician-Associate-MSc-top-up-course.pdf

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/physician-associate-msc

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International Students: Due to recent changes in funding from Health Education England, we are no longer able to consider international students. Applicants whose first language is not English are expected to demonstrate their proficiency in English and would normally be expected to have an IELTS score of 7.5 with a 9 minimum of 7.0 in each element, or equivalent (This is inline with GMC guidance on English language standards). You can check your qualification with our International team via international@worc.ac.uk.

Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 78%

Go onto work and study: 87%

These fees are set by the University, but are subject to UK Government confirmation. The University expects to apply an inflationary increase to its published fee levels every academic year.

Henwick Grove
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Worcester
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