Physician Associate Studies MSc
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Physician Associate Studies MSc at University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £25000 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £21500 - £31000 | £25000 - £38500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25986 | £23450 | £28950 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £30000 | £18456 - £28917 | £22344 - £35829 |
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Course Description
This is a top-up programme designed for students who have already graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from a UK or Irish university. This a flexible programme so you can work professionally while studying for your Masters.
Why study this course?
- Birmingham is a well-respected research-orientated institution with a large faculty dedicated to the Physician Associate course and excellent library facilities.
- The research methods module is distance learning and the Masters can be completed in your own time.
- Several alumni from our PGDip Physician Associate programme that have successfully completed their Masters.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physician Associate Studies MSc at University of Birmingham
| 20% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
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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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
You will need to have gained a PGDip in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from a UK or Irish university and be working as a Physician Associate within a healthcare environment.
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 University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Physician Associate Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) MPAS | University of Reading | 53% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27650 | 157 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
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Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) MPAS | University of Central Lancashire | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Preston | On campus Full-time |
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Physician Associate Studies MSc | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £11900 | £23800 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
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Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate Entry) MMedSci | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £11120 | £29700 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Physician Associate Studies MSc / PGDip PgDip | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £10500 | £18250 | - | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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Physician Associate MSc | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | £10400 £9250 | £16750 £15000 | - | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time |
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Physician Associate MSc | University of Reading | - | - | - | £11900 | £26950 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time |
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Physician Associate Studies MSc | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Physician Associate Practice (Postgraduate) MSc | University of Central Lancashire | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Preston | On campus Full-time |
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Physician Associate Studies MSc | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £11400 | - | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
