**Why choose this course** Physician associates support doctors, based in GP surgeries and hospitals, with taking medical histories, performing examinations, diagnosing illnesses, analysing test results, and developing management plans. On our PGDip Physician Associate Studies course, we’ll teach you the skills you need to make an impact in this new, exciting position in the NHS. You’ll develop the well-rounded knowledge and skills that modern practice demands and which potential employers search for. You’ll be taught by academics with international recognition for their expertise in medicine, who will inspire you with their wealth of knowledge and experience. By the time you complete the course, you will be able to provide medical care to a standard as defined by the National Examination for Physician Associates, allowing you to work in either primary or secondary care. **What you will study** Throughout the course, you’ll develop your clinical skills in simulated and real environments, going out on placements in primary and secondary care settings. We’ll give you the skills you need to assess, diagnose and manage various medical problems as a self-assured, confident healthcare professional. Spending time with an experienced senior doctor, whether working under supervision or alongside your mentor, you'll assist patients who present with numerous different conditions.

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure and Graduate prospects etc.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: PA01

Institution code: S85

Campus Name: Kate Granger Building (Surrey Research Park)

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Anatomical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Biomedicine, Human Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health), Operating Department Practice, Optometry, Paramedic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or Physiology, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We will consider the following degrees: Audiology, Biological Sciences, Biology, Health Psychology, Pharmacy, Psychology or Sport and Exercise Science. We'll also consider relevant work experience. GCSE English and Maths C (or equivalent) are also required. Applicants who have started or completed medicine degrees are not accepted (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS). Other entry requirements Admission to this programme is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) Section 4 (2) (Exemptions) Order 1975 and DHSS Circular HC(88)9 guidelines regarding police checks and child protection. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory health and fitness for practice screening, references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, or equivalent. This is a regulated course that requires declaration of criminal convictions at the application stage, please visit our criminal convictions webpage for more information. Candidates must also meet national requirements to work with vulnerable adults and children. Admission is also subject to NHS eligibility for the programme. Proof of eligibility is normally required prior to interview. Applicants must be immunised against Hepatitis B before registering on the course.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/physician-associate-studies-pgdip#entry

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	7.5	IELTS Academic: 7.5 overall with 7.0 in each element.

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept.

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

Student satisfaction : 74%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2022/23

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