Physician Associate Practice (Postgraduate) MSc
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Physician Associate Practice (Postgraduate) MSc at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Architecture, Building and Planning
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture 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 | £23000 | £25000 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £28000 | £19000 - £31000 | £24000 - £37500 |
All Architecture, Building and Planning courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture, Building and Planning
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23135 | £25664 | £28475 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20705 - £25744 | £20503 - £30244 | £23683 - £34474 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
If you’re interested in supporting the healthcare team and working alongside doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients, analysing results and developing treatment and management plans then our MSc Physician Associate Practice course could open doors to a rewarding career.
Why study with us
- You’ll be taught in state-of-the-art facilities. Our clinical skills laboratories have a vast range of equipment to help you develop clinical skills in hospital and GP surgery environments.
- You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of the human body through our Human Anatomy Resource and Learning Centres (HARLCS). We also make use of fantastic teaching resources such as our Anatomage Table and diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Over 50% of the course will be spent on clinical placements with our NHS clinical education partners across Lancashire and/or Cumbria. You will receive £2,500 per annum to support your travel to placements.
What you'll do
- You’ll be taught in small groups offering unrivalled student support and direct contact hours with staff. You will be timetabled to have over 25 hours per week of direct, interactive teaching.
- You’ll have the opportunity to learn from our Physician Associate graduates who regularly attend sessions to share their experiences of working in a professional healthcare environment.
- You’ll be exposed to variety of patients and medical conditions during placements in both urban and rural NHS hospitals and GP practices.
Accreditations
- The centre is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, a professional membership organisation and registered charity which exists to advance patient care. The Royal College of Surgeons of England, registered charity number 212808.
Future Careers
On completion of the course, you’ll be well prepared to take the National Exam. After completing this successfully you’ll be able to become a Physician Associate and apply to join the profession’s voluntary register, which the General Medical Council (GMC) will soon be assuming responsibility for.
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 Practice (Postgraduate) MSc at University of Central Lancashire
| 35% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 10% | Legal 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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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 2.5
- Others - Further English courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Graduate Degrees Engineering, some science
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Engineering, some science
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
Costs
Tuition Fees Physician Associate Practice (Postgraduate) MSc
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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
of University of Central Lancashire
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #27
- #35
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #28
- #36
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #32
- #501
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 32 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire
About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Physician Associate Studies”: 915 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, Undergraduate Entry) MPAS | University of Reading | 71% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27650 | 157 | Reading |
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Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) MPAS | University of Central Lancashire | 84% | 15% | 20% | £9250 | - | - | Preston |
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Physician Associate Studies MSc | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16655 | - | Sheffield |
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Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate Entry) MMedSci | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £11120 | £29700 | - | Sheffield |
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Physician Associate Studies MSc PgDip | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £10500 | £18250 | - | Poole |
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Physician Associate MSc | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16750 £17000 | - | High Wycombe |
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Physician Associate MSc | University of Reading | - | - | - | £11900 | £26950 | - | Reading |
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Physician Associate Studies MPAS (Taught Postgraduate) MPAS | St George's, University of London | - | - | - | £12100 | £24150 | - | London |
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Physician Associate Studies (Postgraduate) MSc (PG) | University of Bolton | - | - | - | £18000 | £36000 | - | Bolton |
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Physician Associate Studies MSc | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £11900 | £23800 | - | Aberdeen |
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FAQ about Physician Associate Practice (Postgraduate) MSc University of Central Lancashire
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23000 15 months after graduation, £25000 3 years after graduation and £30500 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (35%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (15%), Teaching Professionals (10%), Engineering professionals (10%)
- University of Central Lancashire achieved the highest ranking for Medicine. It is ranked #35 in (Medicine). See all subject rankings for University of Central Lancashire.
- Physician Associate Practice (Postgraduate) MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Central Lancashire.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 10.81% Percentile among all Physician Associate Studies students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024