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Bangor University: Physician Associate Studies
| Institution | Bangor University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Medical Sciences |
| Web | postgraduate.bangor.ac.uk |
| medsciences@bangor.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
A Physician Associate (PA) is defined as someone who is a new healthcare professional who, while not a doctor, works to the medical model, with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care and treatment within the general medical and/or general practice team under defined levels of supervision.
While Physician Associates are not meant to replace doctors, they are urgently needed to meet the increasing demand of a growing and ageing population combined with reductions in the medical workforce especially in the more rural areas of Wales. Working within teams, they would enhance patient care both in the community and hospital setting in a more efficient and relatively cost-effective manner. Graduates from this course will have a broad and relevant set of transferable skills with a focus on medical history taking, clinical examination, analysis of test results, clinical reasoning and diagnosis, and the development of evidence based patient management plans.
In order to be eligible to sit the national Physician Associate examination, successful completion of 2 year PG Diploma in Physician Associate Studies is required.
in Physician Associate Studies is required. Welsh Government funding is available to cover fees and to provide some support for cost of living.
Bangor University will accept applications all year round for this course however, there are a limited number of places and it is recommended that applications are submitted as early as possible in the cycle. Once the course is full, applicants will be considered for the following year.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Candidates should be of the required academic standard and be able to satisfy one of the following conditions: |
| Location | Bangor Campus Bangor Campus Bangor (Wales) LL57 2DG |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Candidates should be of the required academic standard and be able to satisfy one of the following conditions: |
| Location | Bangor Campus Bangor Campus Bangor (Wales) LL57 2DG |
Between the mountains and the sea in North Wales, Bangor University’s campus is surrounded by a breathtaking natural landscape. Bangor offers the highest quality teaching in a supportive learning environment with courses across the arts, humanities and sciences. Most postgraduate taught courses are offered on a full-time and part-time basis, allowing you to fit your studies around your life. In addition, the selection of distance learning courses, as well as ‘blended’ courses that combine remote and face-to-face study opportunities allow for further personalisation.
Bangor University provides strong support for research activities, and there are several subject related specialist resources …
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