Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
2 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£11,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in medicine and dentistry with the MSc Physician Associate Studies 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 across numerous specialities and in primary care. Physician associates are permanent members of the clinical 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Clinical Examination and Diagnostic Reasoning
Pharmacology and Prescribing Practice
Acute and Emergency Medicine
Chronic Disease Management
Clinical Research Methods
Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
Clinical Practice and Professional Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,900
per year
Total Course Cost (24 months)£59,800
Home Student Fee
£11,600
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
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
35%Working
42%Studying
12%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-01 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
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