Physician Associate Studies University of Reading

Overview

Throughout the Physician Associate Studies MPAS course from the University of Reading as a member of a medical team, you'll work under the supervision of doctors in hospitals and GP practices, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of patients

Key features

Taught by experts from the School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy and the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Reading, this Physician Associate Studies course offers:

• industry-specific training. Designed in partnership with our local NHS partners to respond to career needs within the NHS, our course offers you the most relevant, practical content.
• teaching from medical experts. You will be taught by NHS staff and academics whose research prevents disease, improves diagnoses, develops new therapies and advances clinical practice. Everyone who teaches you has on-the-ground experience.
• clinical placements. Take part in placements within both primary and secondary healthcare settings throughout your degree.

Career opportunities:

As a physician associate, you will be able to work in a wide variety of workplaces including GP practices, community health services and all types of hospital care.

Supporting doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients, you will:

• take medical histories
• perform examinations
• diagnose illnesses
• analyse test results
• develop management plans.

A lack of trained physician associates in the UK means that career prospects for graduates are excellent. The predicted growth of this role across the NHS, to fill an important resource gap, indicates strong continued employment prospects.