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Swansea University: Physician Associate Studies (UK Students Only)
| Institution | Swansea University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science View department profile |
| Web | www.swansea.ac.uk |
| postgraduatemedicine@swansea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01792 513400 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Trained like a Doctor in an intense two year Master’s Degree a Physician Associate is a member of the allied clinical team focussed on the provision of continuity of care, supporting doctors in clinical practice under the direction of a Doctor.
Our Masters in Physician Associate Studies will train you undertake examination, diagnosis and management of patients. From the moment you arrive at Swansea University our specialist staff will take you on a system-based approach to clinical learning and practice, and help you plan for your future as a Physician Associate.
Our innovative spiral curriculum, pioneered on our flagship Graduate Entry Medicine program, is designed to build familiarity with how patients present in clinical practice and to provide you with skills in diagnosis and clinical management.
In your first year the systems based approach with experienced clinicians will be coupled with early clinical exposure designed to embed scientific and medical understanding with real life patient interactions. This is all underpinned by our case-based approach to support your learning outcomes.
As you progress to your second year, the focus will increasingly shift to placement based learning under the supervision of a clinically qualified mentor. This is designed to develop a wide range of practical and reasoning skills necessary to be an effective Physician Associate. This process will encourage you to reflect on your practice and identify your individual learning needs.
Please note that applications for this course must be submitted via UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/dashboard#/
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Master of Physician Associate Studies – MPAS
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To apply for this programme, you must have achieved the following by the time of application: AND achieved or predicted* to achieve a minimum of one of the following: Please visit our website for more information. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To apply for this programme, you must have achieved the following by the time of application: Applications for this course must be submitted via UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/dashboard#/ |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
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