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Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.

If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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30Nov
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Undergraduate

Course summary

Course overview The integrated Master’s in Physician Associate Studies provides an exciting opportunity for you to become a Physician Associate, a medical associate profession, combining university study with practical work-based placements. Why study with us

  • A unique programme, the first of its kind in the UK that leads to an integrated undergraduate master’s degree and ability to practice as a Physician Associate.
  • In the first two years you'll study modules alongside MBBS students, plus have a PA specific module to promote your individual professional identity. You'll then join our MSc Physician Associate Practice students for your final two years.
  • You’ll develop your clinical and communication skills using our state-of-the-art facilities, volunteer patients and simulated role players.
What you’ll do
  • You'll learn from supportive, staff who are highly experienced in academia and the clinical environment. This includes several physician associates.
  • 50% of the final two years of the programme is spent in clinical environments. These clinically based placements will help to illustrate how teams work within the NHS.
  • Develop a career as a medical associate professional and provide holistic care to patients.
Future careers Employability in the NHS for qualified physician associates is very strong. Historically, demand has exceeded supply. As a PA you will have the opportunity to work in many medical specialties. You'll also have opportunities in research and academia. As a medical associate professional, jobs are typically based in acute medicine, surgery and GP practices. You might also work in more specialised areas such as paediatrics and elderly health. Many qualified PAs undertake further studies such as a DProf (professional doctorate). You could also go on to teach in universities and conduct research.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

How to apply

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.

If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

31Jan

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.

Application codes

Course code:
BB96
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

You will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB) and we will guide you through this process

Health checks

All successful applicants will need to undergo occupational health screening (including tuberculosis, hepatitis B and C and HIV) prior to enrolment.

Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with no component score less than 6.5 (to have been taken within 2 years before the course commencement date)

If English is not first language: English language IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) Entry Requirements for those on Foundation Programmes (from a foundation programme provider who works in partnership with SoM, UCLan) A minimum of 60%

Student Outcomes

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56%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS