Master of Physician Associate Studies

This programme is suitable for graduates from life sciences or health courses and is designed to prepare students to enter the professional role of physician associate (pa). the physician associate is an advancing role within the nhs and is defined as someone who is: "a collaborative healthcare professional with a generalist medical education, who works alongside doctors, providing medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. physician associates are dependent practitioners working under medical supervision, but who are able to work autonomously with appropriate support." (the uk physician associate curriculum and programme standards, fpa 2018) physician associates are trained to recognise, diagnose and manage common conditions under the supervision of a doctor. physician associates can work in a wide range of general and specialised areas of clinical practice within both primary and secondary care settings, as well as across integrated care pathways, and have direct contact with patients.

On graduation, you will be part of a growing profession with 5900 qualified physician associates expected to be working in the uk’s national health service (nhs) by 2023. you will be eligible to apply for physician associate positions in the nhs, subject to success in the physician associate national exam that you apply to take after graduation. physician associates typically work in the national health service and start at agenda for change (afc) band 7, with internships starting at band 6.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Bradford has partnerships with the following companies: