Physician Associate

A.varghese

Can I do a PA course after getting my Bsc Hons in optometry?

Reply 1

normaw

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by A.varghese

Can I do a PA course after getting my Bsc Hons in optometry?

You need to check the entry requirements section on the course pages. Swansea accepts optometry. Other courses accept healthcare degrees but you would need to contact the admissions departments to check if optometry is accepted.

There is a course list on the following page:

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/medical-associate-professions/roles-medical-associate-professions/physician-associate

Swansea - https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/medicine/physician-associate-studies-mpas/#entry-requirements=is-expanded

Reply 2

Appio001

Original post by A.varghese

Can I do a PA course after getting my Bsc Hons in optometry?

Hey yes there are a few universities that would accept this degree have a look and see what interests you :smile:

Reply 3

UniofReading

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Physican Associate

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