find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses

Refine courses

Newcastle University: Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate)

Institution Newcastle University View institution profile
Department Faculty of Medical Sciences View department profile
Web https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences
Telephone 0191 208 3333
Study type Taught

Summary

Our Physician Associate master's will prepare you for the National Physician Associate entrance exam. Successful completion of the exam allows you to work as a Physician Associate (PA). It is a new and dynamic role within the NHS.

Physician Associates (PAs) are healthcare professionals with a generalist medical education. They work alongside doctors, physicians, GPs and surgeons. PAs provide medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.

PAs are dependent practitioners working with a dedicated consultant or GP supervisor. They also work alone, with appropriate support. The course will suit graduates of a bioscience discipline.

While not doctors, PAs work to the medical model. They use skills and knowledge to deliver holistic care and treatment. They do this with the general medical and/or general practice team. Physician Associates work under defined levels of supervision.

The course draws on Newcastle University’s considerable excellence in medical training. This is in association with Health Education North East.

You'll develop core knowledge in preparation for the clinical workplace. This will include appropriate knowledge of:

communication skills clinical examination skills clinical reasoning data interpretation anatomy physiology pharmacology

MSc

A Global Leader in Postgraduate Medical and Health Sciences Education

The Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University is one of the UK’s most respected centres for advanced medical, bioscience, and health sciences training. With roots dating back to 1834, when medical teaching first began in Newcastle, the Faculty has evolved into an internationally recognised powerhouse for postgraduate education and research. Today, we combine world-class clinical partnerships, cutting-edge research institutes, and an inclusive global community, creating an environment where postgraduate students can develop as future researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and innovators.

As part of a Russell Group university, we …

View Profile

Not what you are looking for?

Browse other courses in Dentistry, Psychology, Radiography, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Medical biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy or Zoology, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.

Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com

Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.

Click here