International Physician Associate Studies Applicants

To apply for this programme, you must have achieved the following by the time of application:

• IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in speaking and a minimum of 6.5 in reading, writing and listening

AND achieved or predicted* to achieve a minimum of one of the following:

• 2:2 undergraduate Bachelors or integrated Masters degree in a healthcare or biosciences subject (examples below), or
• 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors or integrated Masters degree in a non-healthcare or non-biosciences subject, with relevant work experience and demonstration of values in line with the NHS constitution. These will be considered on an individual basis.

Examples of relevant healthcare and biosciences degrees include:

• Life sciences: Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, Human Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Psychology, Biological Science, Microbiology

• Healthcare: Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Imaging; Radiotherapy, Paramedic Studies, Audiology, Dentistry, Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Optometry, Midwifery 

• Biomedical sciences: Biomedical Science, Applied Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Genetics 

*Pending results of degrees used in support of applications must be confirmed no later than 31 July in the year of intended enrolment. Offers which are conditional on degree results will be withdrawn if results are outstanding after this date.

Swansea University considers and recognises a range of international qualifications, more information available here. 

Applications are to be made via UCAS by 29th January 2025 for entry in September 2025.

We understand that applicants may include different types of course in their UCAS choices. As a result, some applicants’ Personal Statements may not reflect all that they want to say about their experiences and motivation to study to be a Physician Associate. We will be happy to receive supplementary Personal Statements directed to the PA Admissions Team. These will replace any Personal Statements submitted via UCAS.

*The application process is under continual review - please note that Swansea University Medical School reserves the right to alter the assessment process deemed suitable for each application cycle.

For more information visit Physican Associate Studies MPAS 

International students applying for a Student Route visa (previously known as Tier 4 visas) will need a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) number.  This number confirms to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) that you have been accepted to study at a valid UK University.

To request a CAS statement, you will need to pay a deposit of £4,000, have met all conditions on your offer and have accepted an unconditional offer. 

Successful candidates who wish to accept their offer are encouraged to do so as soon as possible and within 28 days of offer being issues if applied directly through univeristy website. If you have applied through UCAS, please follow instructions on confirmation deadline on application portal. 

International Tuition Fees for 2024 are set at £22,000 and will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

For full details on how to request your CAS statement and to access the CAS checklist please visit Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) - Swansea University.

The University’s International@CampusLife team have put together a comprehensive guide to help and support you with your visa application – further information here: Applying for a Student route visa from outside the UK - Swansea University.

This course is self-funded with fees set at £22,000 for academic year 2024 / 2025.

Costs of travel and accommodation during placements must be met by the student.

This programme will have an early start date which is typivally the first week of September. 

DBS and OH are conditions of enrolment and must be completed and signed off before you can fully enrol and attend any placements. 

DBS for overseas applicants can be found here. 

This qualification is specific to the UK and acheiving it will allow you to work as a Physicians Associate in the UK only. Should you wish to work in another country as a Physicians Associate post qualification we recommened that you check with the relevant medical standards authority. 

The National Certification Examination for Physician Associates will also need to be passed in order to practice as a Physicians Associate. This is not part of the course and students will need to make their own arrangements to sit this exam. All costs involved in this will be borne by the student.