We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.
Our Physician Associate programme has been developed in partnership with the Royal Berkshire Hospital and Berkshire Healthcare Trust. It is taught by practising healthcare professionals alongside academics, offering you an insight into current practice.
Your training will consist of intensive evidence-based academic work and hands-on workplace experience. You will have considerable interaction with patients from early on in your studies.
The degree is designed to meet the requirements of the Department of Health’s Competence and Curriculum Framework for the Physician Associate. This has been designed to maximise the sustainability and transferability of the role across the NHS.
Overall, 98% of graduates from Reading School of Pharmacy are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (based on our analysis of HESA data (c) HESA 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22, includes all Reading School of Pharmacy responders).
Flexible CPD Advancing Healthcare Practice (Modular/PGDip/MSc)
Flexible: 36-72 months | Other: or with prior learning typically 9-12 months
Full Time: 24 months
PGCert Reflective Practice for Prescribers
Part Time: 3 months | Other: Start dates: usually September, February and May
Part Time: 3 months | Other: Start dates: usually September, February and May
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