Universities Ireland Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Courses MSc Physician Associates

MSc Physician Associates

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 12,250
Country Rank#7
Duration24 Months
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Program Overview

Physician associates (PAs) are highly-skilled healthcare professionals who provide a broad range of medical services in a wide variety of workplaces (including all types of hospital and surgical care, GP practices and community health services).
PAs support doctors and surgeons in the diagnosis and management of patients and are trained to perform several roles, including taking medical histories, performing examinations, making diagnoses and analysing test results.
If you are a graduate of the health sciences, and you want to pursue a career that offers you the opportunity to provide patient-focused care in a wide variety of healthcare settings, Physician Associate Studies at RCSI is for you.
This fast-paced two-year Masters programme has a balance of theory and practice, so your focus is on the patient from day one.

Course Content

Modules

Foundations of Clinical Medicine	This module explores the foundations of clinical medicine using a systems approach and includes anatomy dissection and prosection. You will need to draw on your previous science/health sciences qualification to relate to the underlying pathology and microbiology of diseases.
Clinical Medicine and Practice	The focus of this module is the application of theory to practice. Emphasis is placed on ensuring your competency in clinical skills and in using a problem-solving, decision-making approach in case-based learning. You will participate in small group clinically-based simulated scenarios in RCSI’s state-of-the-art simulation centre.
Pharmacology and Therapeutics	PAs need to have detailed knowledge of pharmacology and the related clinical sciences to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. This knowledge applied in the clinical domain will enhance your ability to assess and manage patients/clients presenting with acute health problems and/or complex long-term conditions.
Personal and Professional Development	The aim of this module is to develop your self-awareness and leadership skills, to equip you to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. It will include an understanding of human factors in patient safety such as clinical judgement, the development of clinical expertise and underlying causes of medical error.
Evidence-based Practice in Healthcare (dissertation)	PAs are involved in evidence-based practice on a day-to-day basis, whether it is part of a team implementing a change, or as a professional leading an initiative. Your dissertation will focus on a quality improvement project plan which will have an impact on patient outcomes.
Clinical Practice	You will complete up to 50 weeks of clinical practice during the programme (across Year 1 and 2) with a minimum number of weeks in areas including general medicine, community medicine, general surgery, specialty medicine and an elective rotation of your choice.

Entry Requirement
- Applicants must hold a level 8 Health Science or science-related degree with a minimum classification 2.2 award or equivalent qualification.
- The MSc in Physician Associate Studies is a postgraduate qualification that includes extensive clinical placement. To be eligible for acceptance to and continuation on the programme, you must hold either a current valid EU passport or a current valid visa which entitles you to work in Ireland.
Fees & Scholarships
Year 1:
- € 12,250 (this includes NUI fee. Also see additional costs below)
Year 2:
- € 12,000

Cost Of Studying At Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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