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Brighton and Sussex Medical School: Physician Associate Studies
Institution | Brighton and Sussex Medical School |
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Department | Brighton and Sussex Medical School |
Web | http://www.bsms.ac.uk |
pgm@bsms.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01273 641782 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The Physician Associate MSc is taught by UK trained PAs, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, midwives and paramedics. You learn from the multidisciplinary team that you will work with in the future. It equips you with the skills to take a medical history, perform physical examinations, request and interpret investigations, diagnose and develop treatment and management plans.
The integrated curriculum ensures our graduates are optimally prepared for the PA Registration Assessment(PARA). It includes significant time in local and regional clinical placements and simulation facilities.
The PA programme launched in 2016, with the first graduates exiting in 2018. We have a 100% pass rate on the PA National Exam. The student experience is at the heart of how we deliver the course and we encourage an open and honest dialogue with our students throughout their two years. It is a very challenging but ultimately very rewarding experience.
At a time of significant change in the NHS, PAs are playing an increasingly valuable role supporting doctors and the wider team in the diagnosis and management of patients. For further information on Physician Associates, please visit the Faculty of PAs at the RCP website here. To understand what a Physician Associate does on a day-to-day basis, visit the NHS ‘explore roles’ page where you will find more information and videos. You can also keep up-to-date with our own BSMS PAs Twitter channel @BSMSPAs.
The course has a full-time schedule across the week with additional study required at evenings and weekends. There is very little opportunity to undertake work alongside the course. Travel expenses to GP placements in year 1 (once a week) and secondary care placements throughout year 2 will also be payable by the student. Currently we are not able to offer accommodation at placement sites. Please consider this carefully, together with the fees and funding information, before applying.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants must have gained a 1st or 2:1 in a Life Sciences degree or other health-related undergraduate degree obtained within the last 5 years. Registered health professionals with more than 5 years' clinical experience may request RPL in exceptional circumstances with appropriate references and a personal statement. In addition, all applicant must have GCSE Maths and English Grade A*-B or equivalent. For EU students, an IELTS score of 7.5 or above is required in addition to the academic requirements. |
Location | Brighton and Sussex Med Sch Watson Building University of Brighton Falmer BN1 9PH |
Summary
At a time of significant change in the NHS, Physician Associates (PAs) are playing an increasingly valuable role supporting doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. The PA is a relatively new role in the NHS, working alongside doctors in hospitals and GP surgeries, supporting the diagnosis and management of patients.
This innovative course, designed in partnership with universities in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, provides students with the knowledge, professional and clinical skills to work as a PA. The integrated curriculum borrows from the successful undergraduate course at BSMS with augmentation through intensive discussion of clinical cases in small groups, and includes significant time in local clinical placements and simulation facilities.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants must have gained a 1st or 2:1 in a Life Sciences degree or other health-related undergraduate degree obtained within the last 5 years. Registered health professionals with more than 5 years' clinical experience may request RPL in exceptional circumstances with appropriate references and a personal statement. In addition, all applicant must have GCSE Maths and English Grade A*-B or equivalent. For EU students, an IELTS score of 7.5 or above is required in addition to the academic requirements. |
Location | Brighton and Sussex Med Sch Watson Building University of Brighton Falmer BN1 9PH |
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