The physician associate is a type of health professional whose development has been led by the Department of Health and has involved the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and Royal College of General Practitioners (RGCP), as well as the profession itself through the UK Association of Physician Associates (UKAPA).

Why study this course with us?

All of our courses involve using current and past research extensively. This programme offered by the University of ChesterÊis delivered by a research-active group of academic staff, supplemented by a variety of Clinicians and Biomedical Scientists from local Hospital Departments.

You will receive training in the skills required in the reading and interpretation of the literature and translating that into evidencebased practice. We will develop your research and writing skills so that you will be in a position to contribute to the scientific literature in an effective manner.