Advice & Insight From PA Application Specialists
The Newcastle University Physician Studies MSc requires a 2.1 honours degree in a bioscience or related subject. Examples of degrees that are regarded as being suitable are anatomy, biology, biochemistry, medical biochemistry, biomedical science, dentistry, human biology, human physiology, human pharmacology, medical sciences, operating theatre practitioner, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, radiography, and zoology.
You will need to additionally include two referees with your application.
Those who are shortlisted after the initial admissions process will be required to attend a 25 minute interview. The interview looks to confirm that you have the personal qualities and motivation to succeed as a PA student and subsequently as a PA. Two selectors will assess you on six categories, which you can see below. Selectors are drawn from a pool of ‘clinicians, educators and non-practitioners’ so will have varied backgrounds. The grades attained at interview are used for the decision making process. Selectors do not have access to an individual’s personal statement or their references before or during the interview. Selectors will not provide students with their grades at the time of interview.
Applications must be submitted by the 30th April. Interviews take place in January, February, March, April and May. All qualification results must be confirmed by August 1st. Students begin their studies in early September.
The following categories will be assessed by Newcastle at interview: preparation and motivation for study, effective learning skills, team working, personal qualities/resilience, interpersonal and communication skills and empathy, sensitivity and integrity.
Preparation and Motivation for Study
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Effective Learning Skills
Team Working
Personal Qualities and Resilience
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Empathy, Sensitivity and Integrity
