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Physician associates support doctors to diagnose and manage patients in hospitals and GP surgeries.
You can get into this career through:
To become a physician associate you need an undergraduate degree in a health or life science subject, for example:
After your degree you can study a 2-year, full-time, postgraduate physician associate diploma or master's course that is recognised by the Faculty of Physician Associates. Courses combine the scientific study of general medicine and practical clinical experience. You'll study:
You'll usually need 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including at least 1 science. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
You may be able to do a physician associate degree apprenticeship, leading to a master's postgraduate level qualification. It will take around 30 to 36 months to complete. Employers will set their own entry requirements.
If you're a qualified and experienced healthcare professional, like a nurse or midwife, you may be able to apply to become a physician associate. You'll need to take a postgraduate qualification in physician associate studies to do this.
You'll need:
You'll deal directly with adults and children with a wide range of medical conditions. You'll support the work of the medical team and provide care for patients with long term health problems. You'll do many of the day-to-day tasks of doctors, like:
As an experienced physician associate you may be able to move into management, medical teaching or research. Many physician associates work in general practice or emergency care, though it could be possible to specialise in a specific clinical area like paediatric care or mental health.
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