Physician Associate Studies
Position Details (Master's)
The Physician Associate Studiesfrom University of Brightonis taught by UK trained PAs, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, midwives and paramedics. You learn from the multidisciplinary team that you will work with in the future.
At Physician Associate Studies from University of Brighton equips you with the skills to take a medical history, perform physical examinations, request and interpret investigations, diagnose and develop treatment and management plans.
Careers
Qualification with the MSc in Physician Associate Studies and successful completion of the national PARA (run by the RCP) will allow alumni to work in a variety of healthcare settings across primary and secondary care.
- PAs can expect starting salaries of Agenda for Change Band 7. Progression thereafter will be dependent on competency, attributes and opportunities to progress to higher pay scales.
- The PA role has been identified as a key emergent profession within the NHS. These can typically be viewed on NHS jobs.
Courses include:
- Biomedical and Clinical Sciences for PAs
- Clinical Skills for PAs
- Pharmacology and Prescribing for PAs
- Biomedical and Clinical Sciences for PAs
- PA as a Professional Evaluation Report
- Clinical Practice for PAs
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Sep 2026
University of Brighton
On Campus (Full Time)
2 years
Unspecified