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Keele University: Physician Assistant Studies
| Institution | Keele University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Medicine |
| Web | www.keele.ac.uk |
| enquiries@keele.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Physician assistants are trained health professionals able to work within health care teams under the supervision of a senior doctor. This course will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to be part of a clinical workforce delivering excellent patient care. A tailored combination of clinical placements and innovative teaching will be delivered by PAs, doctors, advanced nurse/clinical practitioners, scientists and researchers.
Why study this course?
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Learn from a wide range of teaching faculty including physician assistants, clinicians, scientists and researchers
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Benefit from clinical teaching with integrated placements in primary and secondary care
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Engage with a range of teaching methodologies linked to clinical cases and associated skills
Physician assistants (PAs) are health care professionals, trained to deliver care and treatment within hospital and community environments. A PA works as part of a multiprofessional team, under the supervision of a senior doctor, to manage and treat a range of patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Physician assistants work within a defined scope of practice and limits of competence.
Keele’s PA course utilises a diverse range of teaching faculty including PAs, other clinicians, scientists and researchers to maximise students’ learning potential.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Master of Science
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Location | Main Site Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Key facts
- Our world-class teaching and research facilities support students as they expand their knowledge and develop future-proof career skills.
- With over 15,000 students from all over the world, our global community is welcoming and supportive, with plenty of opportunities to have a thriving social life at university.
- With over 120 nationalities studying with us, international students are welcomed to our global community here at Keele.
About Keele
At Keele, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of career-focused courses and a thriving student life on our beautiful 600-acre campus, with everything …
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