Physician Associate Studies MSc at University of Brighton

KEY AREAS OF STUDY

• Integrated curriculum with longitudinal clinical placements in primary care throughout Year 1
• Anatomy delivered using prosection
• Access to learning materials from the undergraduate medical course 
• Simulated-based learning throughout the curriculum
• Clinical reasoning strategies for diagnosis in case-based learning/problem-based learning 
• Rotational attachments in regional NHS trusts in clinical specialities throughout Year 2

COURSE OVERVIEW

This innovative course provides students with the knowledge, professional and clinical skills to work as a PA. The integrated curriculum borrows from the successful undergraduate course at BSMS with augmentation through intensive discussion of clinical cases in small groups, and includes significant time in local and regional clinical placements and simulation facilities.

At a time of significant change in the NHS, PAs are playing an increasingly valuable role supporting doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. The PA is a relatively new role in the NHS, working alongside doctors in hospitals and GP surgeries. You can also keep up-to-date with our Facebook and Twitter channels.

For further information on Physician Associates, please visit www.fparcp.co.uk

To understand what a Physician Associate does on a day-to-day basis, Health Education England (West Midlands) have produced this informative Day in the Life of a Physician Associate video.