This is a two year program at full time, but may also be taken over 3 years at part time.

Modules:

• Applied Pharmacology

You’ll gain a working knowledge of common drugs and their effects on the human body, and lays the groundwork for prescribing activity.

• Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare

This module makes sue you can make decisions based on clear evidence and critically appraise the decisions of others.

• Foundations of Clinical Medicine

Here you’ll learn the sciences which underpin diagnosis and treatment, but also all understanding of human disease and injury.

• Investigations in Clinical Medicine

This module addresses the role of the PA, and analyses the investigations you’ll perform in both primary and secondary care.

• Personal and Professional Development for Physician Associates

This module tracks your core clinical competencies, and documents your work in specific clinical conditions.

• Physician Associate Applied Clinical Knowledge and Skills

This module will see you applying the skills you’ve learned in actual clinical environments, under close professional supervision.

An MSc degree in Physician Associate Studies qualifies you to take on the challenging but extremely rewarding role of Physician’s Associate. You’ll be able to make important contributions to any kind of multidisciplinary health care team. This is a highly regarded program and St George’s MSc graduates have a remarkable employment rate, the vast majority having taken roles in their field or taken up higher level studies within 6 months of program completion.