11Oct
UndergraduateIf the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
Keele University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Physician assistants are trained health professionals able to work within health care teams under the supervision of a senior doctor. This course will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to be part of a clinical workforce delivering excellent patient care. A tailored combination of clinical placements and innovative teaching will be delivered by PAs, doctors, advanced nurse/clinical practitioners, scientists and researchers. Why study this course?
- Learn from a wide range of teaching faculty including physician assistants, clinicians, scientists and researchers
- Benefit from clinical teaching with integrated placements in primary and secondary care
- Engage with a range of teaching methodologies linked to clinical cases and associated skills
Modules
For information regarding modules for this course, please visit the course page on the Keele University website
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- BB97
- Institution code:
- K12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately this course is not open to international students.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
2:1 honours degree in a biomedical or health science related subject (e.g. biomedical science, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, healthcare science, pharmacy, audiology, nursing, midwifery, and physiotherapy). All applicants should hold GCSE Maths grade 4/C and English Language 5/B. Applicants with equivalent or non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Where English is not offered as a first language, applicants are required to achieve a minimum IELTS score no less than 7.5 (no less than 7 in any sub-set). Shortlisted applicants will be called to interview. Each candidate will undertake a structured individual interview from a panel of three members of the team from the PA course. Before starting the Physician Associate Studies programme all successful applicants will need to pass health and criminal record screening.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced plus Barring Lists) will be required for successful candidates.
Health checks
All successful candidates will be required to pass a health check.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Keele University
Keele
ST5 5BG
Clearing contact details
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01782 491120
Additional information
From 5 July: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm (weekdays only) Thursday 14 August: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Friday 15 August: 8.30 am - 6.00 pm Saturday 16 August: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Sunday 17 August: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm From Monday 18 August: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm ( weekdays only)