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Physician Associate Studies

Swansea University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #20
Tuition GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Swansea, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Physician Associate Studies at Swansea University is a Postgraduate Diploma 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Swansea, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Physician Associate Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Foundations in Clinical Medicine for Physician Associates
  2. Physician Associate Clinical Skills
  3. An Introduction to Sociology and Psychology for Physician Associates
  4. An Introduction to Health Care Law and Ethics for Physician Associates
  5. An Introduction to Research, Evidence Based Practice and Reflection for Physician Associates

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In order to be eligible to apply for The Physician Associate Course, you must not have already pursued another PA course (fully or in part). All applicants must be able to demonstrate the following by 31st July 2016:

• GCSE Mathematics and English/Welsh at grade C or above (or equivalent)
• A minimum of a 2.2 in a biomedical science or health related discipline**. Applicants who have achieved a high degree (a 2.1 or a 1st) in a non related discipline and can provide evidence of relevant work experience and values in line with the NHS constitution may be considered on an individual basis.
• Evidence of caring experience

**Degrees awarded in countries other than the UK can be accepted if they are confirmed to be equivalent to awards in the UK system. For applicants holding more than one undergraduate degree, the result from the most recent degree will be considered.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Swansea University 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 Swansea University

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Swansea University

Swansea, United Kingdom

Swansea University(Welsh:Prifysgol Abertawe) is apublicresearch universitylocated inSwansea, Wales. It was established asUniversity College of Swanseain 1920,as the fourth college of theUniversity...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months