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University of Birmingham: Physician Associate Studies

Institution University of Birmingham View institution profile
Department School of Medicine
Web https://www.birmingham.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

As the Physician Associate profession continues to grow in the UK, PAs are increasingly becoming involved in academia, research and leadership roles. With these exciting opportunities, many Physician Associates are finding that having a Masters qualification is becoming essential for advancing their careers and making a greater impact in their field.

Our MSc top-up programme in Physician Associate Studies is tailored for graduates who have already completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from a UK university. Offering the flexibility of distance learning, this programme allows you to continue working professionally while pursuing your Masters.

What makes this course different? The MSc ‘top-up’ Physician Associate programme equips you with essential skills to conduct research and lead quality improvement initiatives - key responsibilities that are increasingly vital in the evolving role of Physician Associates in clinical settings.

Designed to build on your existing knowledge, this programme allows you to continue working as a PA while earning your qualification. It empowers you to drive meaningful improvements in your workplace and supports your professional growth. The valuable experience you gain can also be used to showcase your competencies within the HEE MAPs Core Capabilities Framework.

  • 100% distance learning, allowing you to complete the programme around your clinical and other commitments.

  • We’ve been training Physician Associates since January 2008, making us one of the most established programmes in the UK.

  • Our team includes experienced Physician Associates, as well as scientific and research experts.

  • We’re actively involved in the national development of the PA profession and are dedicated to supporting our students throughout their studies and into their careers.

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham offers over 600 taught postgraduate programmes to help students widen their skills base, further their knowledge and boost their career prospects. Its wealth of research opportunities involve the completion of original academic research, or a piece of scholarship, which students will conduct under expert supervision from a Birmingham academic.

The value of the postgraduate study is both inherent and transferable, helping students to develop as a person, boost their professional prospects or even change direction in their career.

Beyond the transferable skills that students will take into the workplace, a postgraduate qualification from Birmingham will give …

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