1. Brighton and Sussex Medical School
  2. Program
  3. Masters
  4. Physician Associate Studies

Physician Associate Studies

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Program Overview

This innovative course provides students with the knowledge, professional and clinical skills to work as a PA. The integrated curriculum borrows from the successful undergraduate course at BSMS with augmentation through intensive discussion of clinical cases in small groups, and includes significant time in local and regional clinical placements and simulation facilities.At a time of significant change in the NHS, PAs are playing an increasingly valuable role supporting doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. The PA is a relatively new role in the NHS, working alongside doctors in hospitals and GP surgeries.

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Applicants should have a first or upper second-class degree in life sciences or another health-related undergraduate degree within the past five years. Applicants with a degree awarded more than five years ago may apply but should have clinical experience and may be asked to write an academic essay as part of the application process.

Career Options

  • Qualification with the MSc in Physician Associate Studies and successful completion of the national examination will allow alumnae to work in a variety of healthcare settings including general medicine
  • paediatrics
  • and in community settings
  • Following graduation from the course
  • and subsequent completion of the Physician Associate National Examinations
  • PAs can expect starting salaries of Agenda for Change Band 7
  • Progression thereafter will be dependent on competency
  • attributes and opportunities to progress to higher pay scales
  • As the PA role has been identified as a key emergent profession within the NHS
  • it is envisaged a large number of job vacancies will become available locally and nationally in the coming years

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