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UndergraduateMScUCAS: BB96

Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate)

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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2 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£37,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the MSc Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our Physician Associate master's will prepare you for the National Physician Associate entrance exam. Successful completion of the exam allows you to work as a Physician Associate (PA). It is a new and dynamic role within the NHS. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £47,500 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Clinical Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Clinical Examination and Assessment
Medical Diagnostics and Data Interpretation
Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making
General Medical Practice
Professional Communication and Ethics
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:BB96
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£49,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£32,000£37,000£42,000
3 years£42,000£47,500£55,000
5 years£47,500£53,000£59,500

UK subject average: £37,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£47,500
UK average
£37,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 43% above UK average salary
This course
£53,000
UK average
£37,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH01-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
258+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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