Physician Associate MSc
Brunel University of London
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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Brunel University of London

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In this course, you’ll be part of an exciting, important, and emerging group of clinical professionals who support doctors and medical teams within the NHS.Working in the healthcare profession can be inspiring and rewarding. A career as a PA will mean that you’ll support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. This might be in a hospital or a GP surgery. You’ll be part of a growing profession in the NHS where vacancies currently exceed the supply of skilled professionals.Our ...Read more

In this course, you’ll be part of an exciting, important, and emerging group of clinical professionals who support doctors and medical teams within the NHS.Working in the healthcare profession can be inspiring and rewarding. A career as a PA will mean that you’ll support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. This might be in a hospital or a GP surgery. You’ll be part of a growing profession in the NHS where vacancies currently exceed the supply of skilled professionals.Our experienced and passionate lecturers will prepare you with all the skills you need to provide care and treatment to patients.You’ll learn to carry out a range of medical activities such as medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You’ll also learn how to request and interpret test results, diagnose illness, and develop treatment and management plans.At Brunel, we have great links with some of the most highly regarded health providers in London, so you’ll add exceptional work experience to your CV. Your Physician Associate qualification includes over 1,700 hours of professional practice, so you’ll be equipped with the experience and expertise to give you an excellent start as you then embark on your career as a Physician Associate.As a Physician Associate student, you will be joining the internationally renowned and well-established College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences.Your varied clinical placements will equip you for the working world. In fact, the positive relationships made on your placement can often lead to the offer of permanent employment on completion of your MSc.

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85/91
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67th

Entry requirements

Students need to have a UK first or 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in a Life or Health Sciences subject area (e.g. Anatomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Medical Engineering, Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Pharmacy, Physiology). If you are pending your degree, you must provide a transcript showing you are on track to achieving a 2:1 or above. We also accept applicants who have a Master's degree graded Merit or above in a Life or Health Sciences related subject provided they have a solid foundation of the basic sciences (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Pathology, etc.). All applicants must have a minimum of GCSE English grade 4/C or above or equivalent qualification.

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£24,795 per year

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£24,795 per year

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Brunel University of London
Brunel University of London , Uxbridge

Brunel University of London, founded in 1966, is a leading technology university renowned for its education and research, as well as...

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Brunel University of London
Kingston Lane Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 3PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Uxbridge Vine Street  0.5 miles away

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