Course Overview

In our physician associate studies course, you’ll discover everything you need to know about providing patient care under the supervision of a doctor. Learn how to interview and examine patients. Conduct clinical examinations. Order and interpret diagnostic tests. Make decisions about patient management and therapy.

The past ten years have seen a growing demand for newly-qualified physician associates within the NHS – in acute, primary care, and mental health services. You’ll graduate as a flexible and adaptable practitioner, eligible to sit the national exam, set by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA). You must pass this exam before you can apply for provisional professional registration.

Please note, the regulation of physician associates by the General Medical Council is expected by 2024. Some requirements are therefore under review.

General Eligibility

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honors (2:1 or above) in a bioscience or health-related subject. You must be able to evidence studying significant human bioscience content either in this degree or at Masters's level. You should also have GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Applicants with a 2:2 honors degree in a bioscience or health-related subject may be considered, subject to having at least two years of clinical experience, within the last five years, at the time of application.

Applicants with a relevant Masters's degree but not a relevant undergraduate degree may also be considered and are encouraged to get in touch before applying.

If you do not meet the degree requirements but have relevant experience, you are welcome to contact us to discuss your suitability for the course.

An interview forms part of the selection process. Interviews for September 2023 entry will take place in February and March 2023. Degree classification, relevance, and/or healthcare experience may be used to prioritize applications for interviews.

If you accept an offer from Edge Hill you will need to submit a Declaration of Health in respect of physical and mental fitness and will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language, you will require IELTS 7.5, with a score no lower than 7.0 in each individual component, in line with General Medical Council requirements. This must be achieved prior to your application.