Postgraduate Diplomas (Physician Associate)

A  Physician Associate (PA)  is defined as someone who is a new healthcare professional who, while not a doctor, works to the medical model, with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care and treatment within the general medical and/or general practice team under defined levels of supervision. Read more

This intensive two-year clinical course prepares you to work as a Physician Associate (PA) in the NHS and is open to applicants with a first-degree in a health or science-related subject. Read more

The University of Birmingham has been training Physician Associates (formerly Physician Assistants) since January 2008. As one of the longest running programmes in the country, we are delighted to offer this opportunity to graduates to make a valuable contribution to the nation’s health. Read more

Study a hands-on, clinical curriculum, where you’ll learn to support doctors (based in GP surgeries and hospitals) with taking medical histories… Read more

Physician associates first joined the NHS workforce over ten years ago and are now employed throughout the UK in increasing numbers. Read more

Physicians Associates support doctors to diagnose and manage patients mostly in hospital settings but you may also work in busy GP practises. Read more

This programme is intended for existing health care practitioners or graduates with a science background who wish to work as part of the anaesthetic team. Read more

Our Master’s degree in Advanced Practice in Health Care is designed for experienced healthcare practitioners who want to consolidate their skills and develop to an advanced level. Read more

Enhance your leadership, research and educational expertise with our Master’s degree in Community & Primary Health Care Practice. Read more

Are you a nurse, physiotherapist, paramedic or other health care professional? This programme is an ideal way to improve your own professional practice and further your clinical practice, skills and leadership on top of evidence based leadership, research and development. Read more

Enhance your professional development and prepare for future facing roles in healthcare with this Postgraduate Certificate for graduate health professionals. Read more