Physician Associate Studies

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Physician Associate Studies at De Montfort University. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Physician associates perform an integral and skilled role in healthcare, supporting medical supervisors in performing physical examinations, formulating differential diagnoses, interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending treatment plans. Designed and delivered in collaboration with practitioners from local healthcare providers, this course will equip you with the experience and expertise required to practice as a physician associate. You will develop transferable skills that are invaluable in both the healthcare sector and across industries. Home/uk fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees and funding: 2026/27 tuition fees for UK students: £10,000 per year Additional costs: Apply via UCAS Application guidance document Submit a study-related enquiry Not available to international students Entry criteria Minimum of a 2.2 BSc Hons, or equivalent, in a life sciences or health-related subject (anatomy, biology, biochemistry, biomedical science, healthcare science, medical science, medical engineering, nursing, paramedic, pharmacy, physiology, etc.) Equivalent international qualifi

Graduate Outcomes

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