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UndergraduateMScUCAS: A300

Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate MSc)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate MSc) at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Physician associates first joined the NHS workforce over ten years ago and are now employed throughout the UK in increasing numbers. Physician associates are permanent members of the medical team, responsible for performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and recommending therapy. The role of physician associates is increasingly important within the healthcare workforce and individuals with this qualification are in demand. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 82% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Clinical Examination and Assessment
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pathophysiology and Disease Management
Diagnostic Reasoning and Investigation
Primary and Acute Care Practice
Communication and Professional Development
Clinical Research Methods and Project
Elective Placement and Specialisation
UCAS Code:A300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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 Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£28,000£34,000
3 years£23,500£29,500£37,500
5 years£24,500£32,500£43,500

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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

78%Working
4%Studying
9%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
72%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

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About University of Manchester

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

#35QS World
#8UK Ranking
46,305+Students
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