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UndergraduateMScUCAS: B600
Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate)
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
2 yearsDuration
£31,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Birmingham, the MSc Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. What is a Physician Associate? Physician Associate is a rapidly growing healthcare role in the UK, working alongside doctors in hospitals and in GP surgeries. Physician Associates support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. They are trained to perform a number of roles including: taking medical histories, performing examinations, analysing test results, and diagnosing illnesses under the direct supervision of a doctor. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
What is a Physician Associate?
The course
Regulation
Applications
UCAS Code:B600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£31,500
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£63,000
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 — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,500 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £26,000 | £31,500 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £37,000 | £46,500 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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 University of Birmingham
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