Health Sciences
BA (Hons) Social Work
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September (2027/28 entry)
Health Sciences
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
In July 2025, the Leng Review published a series of recommendations for the future of the PA role within the NHS. These recommendations, including a change of name to Physician Assistant, are subject to implementation by the Department for Health and Social Care and the General Medical Council. We will be carefully monitoring for any future decisions affecting the delivery of our programme and will update our programme materials as soon as we can to reflect any changes.
Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom
First year (core): Integrated Medical Sciences 1, Research, Innovation and Professional Practice, Professional Competence 1, Communication and Clinical Skills for Physician Associates. Final year (core): Integrated Medical Sciences 2, Applied Clinical Knowledge and Professional Practice, Professional Competence 2, Quality and Service Improvement Project for Physician Associates.
On graduation, you will be part of a growing General Medical Council (GMC) regulated profession with 10,000 qualified Physician Associates expected to be working in UK National Health Services (NHS) by 2037 - up from 5000 today. You will be eligible to apply for Physician Associate positions in the NHS, subject to success in the national Physician Associate exam that you apply to take after graduation.
2:2 (or above) in a Life Science, Biomedical Science, or Healthcare subject from a UK University or overseas equivalent. Applicants should offer either a strong science degree with substantial biology content or offer substantial healthcare experience. We will consider academic qualifications and work experience on a case-by-case basis. Recent experience of volunteering or employment in a healthcare environment. We are looking for students to demonstrate that they have the skills required to successfully complete this demanding full-time course, balancing academic study with clinical placements, a willingness to travel and flexible working patterns. Your personal statement is an important part of our selection process. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment to becoming a Physician Associate and describe how your work experience has helped to prepare you for the role. (Your personal statement should have a maximum 500 words). Successful applicants will be required to comply with any health screening as requested by the Department of Health in line with current guidelines for health care workers. This course will include work with children and vulnerable adults so you are required to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. More information about this process will be sent to you as part of the admissions process. If you are a current healthcare professional or a member of a registered professional body, we ask that you provide details of your registration.
Domestic applicants: GBP 11,516 for the whole programme (2027/28). period not specified Source
Intake: September (2027/28 entry)
Duration: 2 years full-time
Apply through the official page: https://evision.brad.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs
Health Sciences
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
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