Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies

Edge Hill University

UK,England

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 13,500/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1885

Total Students: 14,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

St Helens Rd, Ormskirk L39 4QP, United Kingdom

Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies

Program Overview

Physician associates provide patient care under the direct supervision of a doctor. They have responsibility for interviewing and examining patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and making decisions about patient management and therapy. Over the last 10 years, physician associates have been employed throughout the UK in increasing numbers. There is great demand for newly qualified professionals in this emerging role within the NHS in both acute and primary care.

This programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to become an effective practitioner in this innovative professional healthcare role. A combination of teaching and practical placements will enable you to gain expertise in medical history taking, clinical examinations, analysing test results, clinical reasoning and diagnosis, and the development of evidence-based patient management plans. You will graduate as a flexible and adaptable clinician ready to sit the national exam set by the Faculty of Physician Associates, successful completion of which enables you to apply to be listed on the Managed Voluntary Register (MVR) of physician associates.