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De Montfort University: Physician Associate Studies

Institution De Montfort University
Department Health and Life Sciences View department profile
Web www.dmu.ac.uk/health-life-sciences
Email enquiry@dmu.ac.uk
Telephone 01162 50 60 70
Study type Taught

Summary

Physician associates perform an integral and skilled role in healthcare, supporting medical supervisors in performing physical examinations, formulating differential diagnoses, interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending treatment plans.

Designed and delivered in collaboration with practitioners from local healthcare providers, this course will equip you with the experience and expertise required to practice as a physician associate. You will develop transferable skills that are invaluable in both the healthcare sector and across industries.

We deliver teaching through tutor-led sessions and clinical placements, reinforcing your knowledge through self-directed study. We will develop your ability to work as part of a multi-professional team and provide contemporary and informed insight thanks to input and guidance from experienced clinical colleagues.

During the course you will cover a range of modules, gaining comprehensive understanding of clinical human anatomy and physiology, diseases and health conditions associated with major organ systems, an in-depth view of community health, and key clinical and professional skills such as history taking, physical examination and ethics. You will also complete an independent supervised practice-related project.

Key features

  • This programme is designed and delivered by dedicated academic staff and healthcare professionals who have a wealth of knowledge in the field.

  • Benefit from mandatory placements in general practice, community and acute hospital settings to equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a physician associate

  • Purpose-built clinical skills areas will allow you to apply theory to practice in a safe environment

  • Improve your critical thinking skills and your ability to design, execute and present findings of practice-based research

  • Study a range of modules including; Anatomy and Physiology, Community Health, General Medicine and Speciality Medicine

  • There is currently a high demand for physician associates in the East Midlands NHS workforce

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De Montfort University
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences brings together high-quality education taught by a team of experienced, research-active academics; using specialist facilities with cutting-edge technologies; helping to take your professional learning to the next level.

Our strong links with professional and regulatory bodies such as the Institute of Biomedical Science, the General Pharmaceutical Council and the Health and Care Professions Council provide an important part of our quality assurance process; with many of our programmes accredited or endorsed by a recognised professional body.

Flexible study options including full-time, part-time and distance …

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