Physician Associate (Taught)

Course summary

Our MSc Physician Associate programme provides essential training for entering an exciting new career as a healthcare professional. This course is suitable for life science graduates or those with significant healthcare experience. You will receive training in the classroom and experience a wide variety of teaching methods. You will engage in workplace-based learning in NHS Primary and Secondary Care environments, allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge as a healthcare professional in real settings. All curriculum content is delivered in close partnership with practicing clinicians. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/physician-associate-pg/msc-physician-associate

Modules

Please visit the course page for more details on the course structure: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/physician-associate-pg/msc-physician-associate

Entry requirements

IELTS: 7.5 overall with no element less than 7.0. Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), in a relevant life sciences subject, for example, biological sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, pharmacy or psychology. A good lower second-class honours degree (2.2) combined with other relevant practical healthcare skills and experience (or qualifications and experience considered to be equivalent to the above) will also be considered. As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview. Demand for places on this course is high and all successful applicants will be required to pay a £1,000 deposit to hold their place on the course.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland	£11900	Year 1
EU	£26950	Year 1
England	£11900	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£11900	Year 1
Scotland	£11900	Year 1
Wales	£11900	Year 1
Channel Islands	£11900	Year 1
International	£26950	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

International applicants: Please note that, due to UK Home Office rules on placements, the MSc programme is open only to international applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. The University is not able to provide Tier 4 Visa sponsorship for this programme.