MSc Physician Associate Studies
University of Plymouth
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MSc - Master of Science

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Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

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2 Years

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MSc - Master of Science

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This full-time, 2 year course is ideal for life sciences graduates wanting the opportunity to train for a new healthcare role, or for healthcare practitioners who would like to develop and expand their skills and scope of practice. Key features: • High graduate pass rate at National Certification Examination • Experience an integrated curriculum designed to prepare you for clinical practice • Sharpen your skills on this intensive programme which uses multiple forms of teaching and learning ...Read more

This full-time, 2 year course is ideal for life sciences graduates wanting the opportunity to train for a new healthcare role, or for healthcare practitioners who would like to develop and expand their skills and scope of practice. Key features:
• High graduate pass rate at National Certification Examination
• Experience an integrated curriculum designed to prepare you for clinical practice
• Sharpen your skills on this intensive programme which uses multiple forms of teaching and learning methods to support your personal and professional development
• Benefit from early patient contact, continuing and increasing throughout the programme, ensuring that your personal, practical and professional development is patient-centred
• Clinical placements with key NHS partners across the South West
• Access highly-developed teaching resources
• Learn and practice clinical skills in our advanced and dedicated clinical skills centre, including using high-fidelity simulation
• Advance your understanding with fully integrated clinical skill development and clinical placements throughout the programme
• Join one of England’s top medical schools and make a difference to patient care

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WUSCA ranking:
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50/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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5th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
75th
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Jessica
17 Dec 25

More support for studying parents, especially single parents or ones lacking in familiar support, you have the nursery, but unfortunately, it's so busy it’s hard to get a space...Read more

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Charlotte
17 Dec 25

As an apprentice I can only see what it’s like but it looks amazing. Staff support are always willing to help. Student union are always approachable..Read more

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Entry requirements

A recognised first degree (2:1 or above) in a life science, biomedical science, or healthcare subject (from the list below); or current healthcare professionals educated to honours degree level (2:1 or above). To be accompanied by a minimum period of 2 weeks consecutive clinical setting exposure. Relevant ‘on course placement experience would count towards this exposure target. Alternatively, experience of working in a setting with customer contact, and 10 days clinical attachment experience in a hospital or general practice setting would also be considered. Or A recognised first degree (2:2 or above) in a life science, biomedical science, or healthcare subject (from the list below); or current healthcare professionals educated to honours degree level (2:2 or above). To be accompanied by a minimum period of 12 consecutive months clinical setting exposure. Relevant 'on course' placement experience could count towards this exposure target. If the award is >5years old then we would expect evidence of recent academic study or completion of an academic qualifying essay.

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£10,600 per year

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More support for studying parents, especially single parents or ones lacking in familiar support, you have the nursery, but unfortunately, it's so busy it’s hard to get a space....
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As an apprentice I can only see what it’s like but it looks amazing. Staff support are always willing to help. Student union are always approachable...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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University of Plymouth
The John Bull Building, Plymouth Science Park, Research Way Plymouth Devon PL6 8BU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  1.9 miles away

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