MSc Physician Associate Studies

The MSc Physician Associate Studies postgraduate course from University of East Anglia is a full-time program spanning two years. The course aims to train healthcare professionals in medical principles and study, ultimately enabling them to practice and prescribe in the UK's NHS. It is ideal for students passionate about providing excellent patient care, team work, and continued learning.Course Content: The Physician Associate Studies program combines theoretical knowledge and practical on-site experience. Students start with classroom learning, gradually transitioning into clinical placements across the East of England. The course spans a variety of subjects including communication skills, medical law, ethics, consultation skills, physical examination, diagnostics, pharmacology and therapeutics.Key Modules: Though the site doesn't explicitly identify key modules, it mentions areas of study. These include learning about the normal structure and function of the human body, the disruptions that disease causes to these normal structures and functions, the body's mechanisms for protecting, maintaining and restoring health.Accreditations: The course is recognised by the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians. Future Careers: Graduates of the MSc Physician Associate Studies are prepared for a career as Physician Associates in the NHS, working alongside doctors in hospitals and GP surgeries to provide medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. They are also trained to perform a number of day-to-day tasks including: taking medical histories, diagnosing illnesses, analysing test results and developing management plans.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.