Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) MPAS
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 135 graduates of Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) MPAS and other courses in medicine (non-specific) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in medicine (non-specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of medicine and dentistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £35000 | £43804 | £49273 |
25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £40000 | £37276 - £46348 | £42231 - £55817 |
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Course Description
Course overview
The integrated Master’s in Physician Associate Studies provides an exciting opportunity for you to become a Physician Associate, a medical associate profession, combining university study with practical work-based placements.
Why study with us
- A unique programme, the first of its kind in the UK that leads to an integrated undergraduate master’s degree and ability to practice as a Physician Associate.
- In the first two years you'll study alongside MBBS students, then join our postgraduate entry MSc Physician Associate Practice students for you final two years.
- You’ll develop your clinical and communication skills using our state-of-the-art facilities, volunteer patients and simulated role players.
What you’ll do
- Employability in the NHS for qualified PAs, once you have passed the National Exam as well as the programme at university, is currently 100% as demand is far in excess of supply.
- 50% of the final two years of the programme is spent in clinical environments. These clinically based placements will help to illustrate how teams work within the NHS.
- Develop a career in the medical team, providing direct medical patient care.
Future careers
Employability in the NHS for qualified Physician Associates is very strong, and demand has historically exceeded supply.
As a PA you will have the opportunity to work in a number of medical specialties, and also have opportunities in research and academia.
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 (Undergraduate) MPAS at University of Central Lancashire
25% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
20% | Administrative occupations |
10% | |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no component score less than 6.5 (to have been taken within 2 years before the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Physician Associate Studies (Undergraduate) MPAS
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 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University 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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- #26
- #33
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #29
- #37
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #30
- #501
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 25 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.
List of 386 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Central Lancashire - Course Catalogue
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”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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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 (Postgraduate) MSc (PG) | University of Bolton | - | - | - | £18000 | £36000 | - | Bolton | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate Studies MSc | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £11900 | £23800 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Physician Associate Studies MPAS (Taught Postgraduate) MPAS | St George's, University of London | - | - | - | £12100 | £24150 | - | London | 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 |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
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%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023