MSc Physician Associate at University of East London

This two-year full-time postgraduate course runs for a minimum of 90 weeks and includes substantial clinical placement experience. You will study the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, and pharmacology of the human body in health and disease. The course combines academic learning with practical clinical experience to prepare you for patient-centred care across a range of healthcare settings.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MSc Physician Associate programme combines clinical, scientific, and professional training for modern healthcare practice. You will develop skills in bioscience, diagnostics, clinical procedures, emergency care, communication, and clinical reasoning through academic study, simulation, and practical assessment. Modules include Bioscience and Pharmacology for Clinical Medicine and Surgery 1, Foundations of Physician Associate Clinical Practice 1, Bioscience and Pharmacology for Clinical Medicine and Surgery 2, Foundations of Physician Associate Clinical Practice 2, Public Health, Behavioural Medicine and Mental Health (Mental Wealth), Communication and Clinical Reasoning in Clinical Assessment Practice, Research Methods and Evidence Based Medicine, Clinical Placements.

Career pathways

The Physician Associate (PA) role was introduced to the UK in 2003. Physician Associates are a new type of healthcare professional under General Medical Council (GMC) regulation who receive a broad, generalist medical education.

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