MSc Nursing and Physician Associate Studies

Hi,

I have a first degree in law but I am wanting to become a Physicians Associate however I need a science related degree in order to meet the entry requirements for a masters in Physician Associate Studies. If I was to do an MSc accelerated nursing degree first would I still be eligible for postgraduate funding for the Physicians Associate masters or not because it is an equivelant course?

Thank you ☺️

Reply 1

normaw

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by Ema16

I've moved your thread to the Ask Student Finance England forum so that an official SFE/SLC rep will reply to your question. :smile:

Reply 2

Graeme SFE

Official Rep

Original post by Ema16

Hi,
I have a first degree in law but I am wanting to become a Physicians Associate however I need a science related degree in order to meet the entry requirements for a masters in Physician Associate Studies. If I was to do an MSc accelerated nursing degree first would I still be eligible for postgraduate funding for the Physicians Associate masters or not because it is an equivelant course?
Thank you ☺️

Hi Ema,

Do you know if the Physicians Associate course is classed as a Postgraduate Healthcare course, or is it just a regular masters?

Thanks, Graeme

Reply 3

Ema16

Original post by Graeme SFE

Hi Ema,
Do you know if the Physicians Associate course is classed as a Postgraduate Healthcare course, or is it just a regular masters?
Thanks, Graeme

Hi, I’m not sure Graeme. It is funded via a postgraduate loan if that helps?

Reply 4

SFE Jason

Official Rep

Original post by Ema16

Hi, I’m not sure Graeme. It is funded via a postgraduate loan if that helps?

Do you know the full course name and where you'll be studying this? Thanks, Jason

Reply 5

Ema16

Hi Jason
I'd be looking at
MSc Physician Associate Studies at the University of Manchester https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/12571/msc-physician-associate-studies/

Reply 6

Drew SLC

Official Rep

Hi there,

The course you have mentioned is classed as a Postgraduate course. Can you confirm the full name of your accelerated nursing course and what university you will attend for this course? How many years is the course?

Thanks, Drew

Reply 7

Ema16

Hi Drew,

So it would be an MSc in Adult Nursing at Manchester University
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/18749/msc-adult-nursing/

Thank you

Reply 8

Drew SLC

Official Rep

Hi Ema,

You would be eligible for the nursing course as this is classed as an exception course however once you receive this qualification you would not be eligible to apply for the physician associate course as you will have an equal level qualification.

Thanks, Drew