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
have a 2:2 in a life science degree with a higher degree in a relevant subject e.g. MSc Medical Sciences
Students will be interviewed prior to acceptance.

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.

English Language requirements: IELTS of 7.5.
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 Medical 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.