Physician Associate Studies MSc
Bangor University
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Salary
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Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £23500 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £27500 | £18500 - £25000 | £21000 - £30500 |
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15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26506 | £24514 | £28116 |
25-75 percentile range | £24888 - £29177 | £18792 - £27897 | £20130 - £32846 |
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Course Description
A Physician Associate (PA) is defined as someone who is a new healthcare professional who, while not a doctor, works to the medical model, with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care and treatment within the general medical and/or general practice team under defined levels of supervision.
While Physician Associates are not meant to replace doctors, they are urgently needed to meet the increasing demand of a growing and ageing population combined with reductions in the medical workforce especially in the more rural areas of Wales. Working within teams, they would enhance patient care both in the community and hospital setting in a more efficient and relatively cost-effective manner. Graduates from this course will have a broad and relevant set of transferable skills with a focus on medical history taking, clinical examination, analysis of test results, clinical reasoning and diagnosis, and the development of evidence based patient management plans.
In order to be eligible to sit the national Physician Associate examination, successful completion of 2 year PG Diploma in Physician Associate Studies is required.
in Physician Associate Studies is required. Welsh Government funding is available to cover fees and to provide some support for cost of living.
Bangor University will accept applications all year round for this course however, there are a limited number of places and it is recommended that applications are submitted as early as possible in the cycle. Once the course is full, applicants will be considered for the following year.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Example below based on all graduates of Physician Associate Studies MSc at Bangor University
80% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Media Professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.5
- Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
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- 5.0
- Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
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- 4.5
- Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
Candidates should be of the required academic standard and be able to satisfy one of the following conditions:
a) have been awarded an initial degree (2.1 or higher) by a recognised Higher Education Institution in medically-related life science subjects (see widening access section if you are interested but do not have a degree in these areas). Examples include: Medical Sciences; Biomedical Sciences; b) have a 2:2 in a life science degree with a higher degree in a relevant subject e.g. MSc Clinical Sciences. Students will be interviewed prior to acceptance. English Language requirements: IELTS of 7.5.
Please note: Only EU and home students can currently apply for this commissioned course. Undertaking this program in the UK does not currently enable you to work as a PA in any other country.
Widening Access - Applications are invited from all individuals with a strong interest in primary or secondary care. Applicants with a Higher Education degree outside the Life Sciences are expected to complete the Certificate in Medical Sciences (year 1 of the BMedSci B100 course) or Diploma in Medical Sciences (years 1 2 of the BMedSci B100 course) subject to their requirements. Having successfully completed this top-up qualification, graduates are eligible to apply for a place on the MSc Physician Associate program. Alternatively applicants may be eligible to undertake the MSc Clinical Sciences instead of the BMed Sci, subject to meeting the criteria. Please contact the School for information. Risk assessments for disabled persons will be conducted on a case-by-case basis.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Bangor University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Bangor University in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #3
- #551
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of Bangor University
About Bangor University
Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.
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Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) MPAS | University of Reading | 53% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27650 | 157 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) MPAS | University of Central Lancashire | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Preston | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate Studies MSc | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £11900 | £23800 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate Entry) MMedSci | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £11120 | £29700 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate Studies MSc / PGDip PgDip | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £10500 | £18250 | - | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate MSc | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | £10400 £9250 | £16750 £15000 | - | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate MSc | University of Reading | - | - | - | £11900 | £26950 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate Studies MSc | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate Practice (Postgraduate) MSc | University of Central Lancashire | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Preston | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate Studies MSc | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £11400 | - | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%