Physician Associate Studies MSc
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School

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KEY AREAS OF STUDYIntegrated curriculum with longitudinal clinical placements in primary care throughout Year 1Anatomy delivered using prosectionAccess to learning materials from the undergraduate medical courseSimulated-based learningClinical reasoning strategies for diagnosis in case-based learning/problem-based learningRotational attachments in regional NHS trusts in clinical specialities throughout Year 2COURSE OVERVIEWThe Physician Associate MSc is taught by UK trained PAs, doctors, ...Read more

KEY AREAS OF STUDY

  • Integrated curriculum with longitudinal clinical placements in primary care throughout Year 1
  • Anatomy delivered using prosection
  • Access to learning materials from the undergraduate medical course
  • Simulated-based learning
  • Clinical reasoning strategies for diagnosis in case-based learning/problem-based learning
  • Rotational attachments in regional NHS trusts in clinical specialities throughout Year 2

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Physician Associate MSc is taught by UK trained PAs, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, midwives and paramedics. You learn from the multidisciplinary team that you will work with in the future. It equips you with the skills to take a medical history, perform physical examinations, request and interpret investigations, diagnose and develop treatment and management plans.

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 PA programme 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.

At a time of significant change in the NHS, PAs are playing an increasingly valuable role supporting doctors and the wider team in the diagnosis and management of patients. For further information on Physician Associates, please visit the Faculty of PAs at the RCP website here. To understand what a Physician Associate does on a day-to-day basis, visit the NHS ‘explore roles’ page where you will find more information and videos. You can also keep up-to-date with our own BSMS PAs Twitter channel @BSMSPAs.

The course has a full-time schedule across the week with additional study required at evenings and weekends. There is very little opportunity to undertake work alongside the course. Travel expenses to GP placements in year 1 (once a week) and secondary care placements throughout year 2 will also be payable by the student. Currently we are not able to offer accommodation at placement sites. Please consider this carefully, together with the fees and funding information, before applying.

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Jamie
13 Nov 23

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Katie
25 Mar 22

Great teaching More support needed when on placement though..Read more

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Entry 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.

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£11,210 per year

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£21,000 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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£21,000 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Medical Teaching Building University of Sussex Falmer BN1 9PX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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