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 |
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.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH