Course summary
Our MSc in Physician Associate Studies is a two year, intensive professional Masters programme, developed to meet the requirements of the National Competence and Curriculum Framework for Physician Associates. On successful completion of this programme you will be eligible to sit the National Licensing Examination, administered by the Faculty of Physician Associates, in order to gain entry into the profession and begin practice. Taught by practising clinicians and healthcare professionals, including Physician Associates, you will be trained to diagnose and treat according to the medical model – similarly to medics – so you will be well prepared to complement the clinical team but also work independently with appropriate support. Physician Associate students will mostly be based at the University of Hull and study in the award winning Allam Medical Building at the heart of the University’s £28 million health campus. Procedural skills teaching takes place in our dedicated teaching facilities at Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary, part of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where you will learn and practise medical procedures. You will experience a diverse range of clinical placements throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region, beginning in week three of the programme, including one or more of the main hospital sites at Hull, York, Scarborough, Scunthorpe and Grimsby. You will gain a huge breadth of experience, whether that be in the major trauma centre of Hull Royal Infirmary, or in a rural GP surgery outside Scarborough. These experiences will be invaluable in shaping you as a resilient, knowledgeable, empathetic and highly skilled health professional, enabling you to meet the challenges ahead. Please visit our website for the latest information or subscribe to our newsletter for events related to our MSc in Physician Associate Studies: www.hyms.ac.uk/physicianassociate Please also visit our website for full details about the MSc in Physician Associate Studies including information about our modules, clinical placements, clinical and procedural skills, assessments, and support for students: www.hyms.ac.uk/physicianassociate
How to apply
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:
- H75
- Campus name:
- Main Site, University of Hull
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome international applicants to our MSc in Physician Associate Studies. Please visit our website for details about our programme: www.hyms.ac.uk/physicianassociate
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You must have at least a 2:1 in a relevant Biosciences Degree (for example, Biomedical, Biological or Medical Sciences, Biochemistry, Sports Sciences, Pharmacology), or be predicted to achieve this at the time of application. We will also accept specific nursing Health Sciences degrees with sufficient scientific grounding and extensive postgraduate clinical experience. Applicants must have GCSE English Language/Literature at Grade B/6 or GCSE Language/Literature at Grade C/5 if higher level degree achieved, and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/5 or above, or equivalent. Alternative entry qualifications may also be considered. You will need to demonstrate a sufficient grounding in Chemistry either through your degree, or A-levels, to successfully engage with the pharmacological aspects of the programme. If you are unsure whether you meet this criterion, please upload your degree transcript when you submit your application which will then be reviewed by the Programme Director. You will also need to demonstrate your commitment to the role of a healthcare professional and have excellent communication skills. Evidence of work experience in a clinical or healthcare setting (e.g. healthcare assistant or care home) is desirable but not essential.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hyms.ac.uk/postgraduate-taught/msc-in-physician-associate-studies#entry
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Please visit our website for details: www.hyms.ac.uk/physicianassociate
Interview
Please visit our website for details: www.hyms.ac.uk/physicianassociate
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, please visit our website for full details of our English language requirements: www.hyms.ac.uk/physicianassociate
Information on English Language requirements:
https://www.hyms.ac.uk/postgraduate-taught/msc-in-physician-associate-studies#entry
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £10590 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £10590 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £10590 | Year 1 |
Wales | £10590 | Year 1 |
International | £29400 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £10590 | 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
Provider information
Hull York Medical School
University of Hull
Hull
HU6 7RX