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Asked by Paula

AQW 44329/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health to detail any discussions he has had with (i) the Minister for the Economy; and (ii) leaders at Ulster University, in relation to the future of the Physician Associate Masters course at Magee, in the light of the reduction in staff at the university.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 20 April 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
20 April 2026
Answer due by
6 May 2026
Answered
5 May 202615 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

I have not had any specific discussions with the Minister for the Economy or leaders at Ulster University in relation to the future of the MSc in Physician Assistant Studies, following the university’s recent announcement in relation to staffing numbers.

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