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MSc Physician Associate Studies (top up) (Online) at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Physician Associates are finding that having a Masters qualification is becoming essential for advancing their careers and making a greater impact in their field. Our online MSc top-up programme in Physician Associate Studies is tailored for graduates who have already completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from a UK university. With this online programme you’ll have the freedom to study whenever and wherever works best for you while benefitting from world-class instruction delivered by the same lecturers and faculty experts who teach on campus.

Department: Medicine  |  Duration: 1-3 years part-time  |  Study mode: online/part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme comprises 20 credits of taught material as well as a 40-credit dissertation. You begin the programme by undertaking the Research Methods module.

Career pathways

Earning a master’s degree as a Physician Associate is a key milestone for those aspiring to reach the upper levels of the profession, particularly for those pursuing leadership roles within the NHS or academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PG Diploma You should have a PGDip in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from a UK university. International students are eligible to apply if they have completed a PGDip in the UK.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,930 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 10,860 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1-3 years part-time

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