Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies
University of the West of England - Bristol - Glenside Campus
UK,England
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 14,500/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1992
Total Students: 36,700 +
Int. Students: 6,700 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Glenside Campus, UWE Bristol, Blackberry Hill, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 1DD
Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies
Program Overview
This innovative, intensive course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a highly competent physician associate.
Why study this course?
- The role of Physician Associate is flexible and dynamic, allowing you to work in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Physician Associates are an invaluable part of the medical and wider multi-professional healthcare team, and practice under the supervision of a doctor to provide care for patients.
- This MSc Physician Associate Studies course has been developed in line with professional standards underwritten by the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians. It will equip you with the broad range of clinical skills, knowledge and professional attitudes required to practice in the medical field.
- You will develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and learn how to take medical histories, perform physical examinations, request and analyse test results, diagnose illnesses and develop treatment and management plans.
- Integral to the course are extensive clinical placement opportunities, giving you the chance to gain experience across a range of settings.
Why UWE Bristol?
- Train at a specialist healthcare campus which will provide you with the unique opportunity to train alongside other healthcare professionals, with access to state-of-the-art simulation suites, replica wards and consultation rooms, where skills can be practiced in a realistic yet controlled clinical environment.
- Be taught by a dedicated teaching team, made up of professional experts from a range of disciplines, and led by a UK trained and registered Physician Associate.
Where can it take me?
- Physician Associates are versatile medically aligned healthcare professionals, and there is a growing demand for Physician Associates across the UK. Your skills as a generalist will be sought-after across a variety of settings and specialties.
- After qualifying as a Physician Associate, you will practice as a Band 7 (or equivalent) in your chosen area of employment.
- With further training and experience, you may choose to specialise or continue to work in a generalist field, or undertake roles in management, research or teaching.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 14,500 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of the West of England - Bristol - Glenside Campus
CAD 9,207 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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