Physician Associate Studies MSc
University of Chester
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This course aims to inform and equip the practitioner with the necessary knowledge and skills to function in a modern clinical environment as a Physician Associate.Course overviewThe physician associate is a type of health professional whose development has been led by the Department of Health and has involved the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and Royal College of General Practitioners (RGCP), as well as the profession itself through the faculty of physician associates (FPA). This course ...Read more

This course aims to inform and equip the practitioner with the necessary knowledge and skills to function in a modern clinical environment as a Physician Associate.

Course overview

The physician associate is a type of health professional whose development has been led by the Department of Health and has involved the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and Royal College of General Practitioners (RGCP), as well as the profession itself through the faculty of physician associates (FPA). This course aims to holistically develop you as a clinician, leader, and pioneer of the profession.

Why study this course with us?

This course is delivered by Physician Associates and other health care professionals, supplemented by a variety of Clinicians and Biomedical Scientists from local Hospital Departments and general practices.

You will be trained using an integrated model of theory and practice. You will have the opportunity to hone your clinical skills and knowledge in simulation. You will have contact with our simulated patients from the first week of the course. We have an up-to-date simulation suite which allows you to learn and develop in a safe environment prior to conducting clinical placements.

Assessment

Assessment will be through written and oral coursework, reflective logs, clinical portfolios, examinations, and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). You will sit a national exam at the end of the second year, including a Multiple-Choice Question paper and an OSCE.

Careers and Employability

Student Futures aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

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56th
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Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have a 2:1 honours degree or above (or accepted equivalent) in life/health sciences, a lower second class (2:2) (or accepted equivalent) life/health sciences Honours degree may be considered with appropriate experience, Applicants must apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Occupational Health check, and register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. Clinical experience is also desirable.

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£14,750 per year

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University of Chester
Wheeler Building Castle Drive Chester Cheshire CH1 1SF United Kingdom
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