Program Overview
The Physician Associate Studies at University of East Anglia is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Physician Associate Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Norwich, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physician Associate Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["Foundation Skills for Physician\'s Associates", \'General Medicine\', \'Emergency Medicine ( Adult and Child )\', \'Mental Health Community\', \'Student Health Placement with Health Improvment Project\', \'Surgery\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Is this course for me?
If you hold a good honours (2:1 or above) in biological sciences, particularly biomedical or human biology and are considering a career in healthcare this could be the perfect route for you. You\xc2\x92ll be part of an intelligent, hard-working and caring team at UEA. And you\xc2\x92ll progress with excellent career prospects within a local trust where patients are at the heart of what you do.
Entry requirements
- Degree Subject Life Science or Health-related discipline
- Degree Classification Minimum 2:1 or equivalent (honours)
- Special Entry Requirements Applicants will normally have 3 A-levels at grade C or above, including at least one science subject.
Interviews
Interviews for candidates who are shortlisted will take place in July 2017. We may hold another round of interviews in October 2017 but only if places are still available on the course and therefore applicants are strongly advised to apply before the deadline of 12th June 2017. Telephone / Skype interviews are not possible for this course.
Special Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to submit two references with their application - one related to their most recent Academic study, while the other may be a professional reference.
Academic study should have been completed within the last 5 years.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of East Anglia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
Norwich, United Kingdom
University of East Anglia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months