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University of East London: Physician Associate
| Institution | University of East London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health, Sport and Bioscience (HSB) |
| Web | https://www.uel.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This is a two-year full-time postgraduate course of at least 90 weeks, with substantive time in clinical placement. You will study the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, and pharmacology related to the human body in health and disease.
You will learn how to take a clinical history from a patient, request appropriate investigations, use clinical reasoning, and then formulate a safe and coherent management plan, including referral to specialities, if appropriate. You will study the principles of public health, the psychosocial aspects of health and aspects of common mental health presentations.
You will learn skills to ensure patient safety, how to communicate within a multi-disciplinary team, prevent clinical error, and learn about the process of clinical reasoning and how to reach a diagnosis and suggest the correct management of your patient.
You will also learn research methodologies, the process of evaluation, and how to prepare a research proposal and undertake a service improvement project.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Accepted Qualifications An upper Second Class (2:1) Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as medical, biological or life sciences or other health related subject OR An upper Second Class (2:1) Bachelor's degree in a physical science/engineering subject or social work and appropriate modules in biology passed at a minimum of 55% at QAA levels 5 or 6. e.g. from the Open University. DipHE in Nursing, Paramedic Science, ODP with appropriate professional registration and a minimum of two years post-registration experience will be considered. International Qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details. |
| Location | Stratford Campus Water Lane Stratford E15 4LZ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Accepted Qualifications An upper Second Class (2:1) Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as medical, biological or life sciences or other health related subject OR An upper Second Class (2:1) Bachelor's degree in a physical science/engineering subject or social work and appropriate modules in biology passed at a minimum of 55% at QAA levels 5 or 6. e.g. from the Open University. DipHE in Nursing, Paramedic Science, ODP with appropriate professional registration and a minimum of two years post-registration experience will be considered. International Qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details. |
| Location | Stratford Campus Water Lane Stratford E15 4LZ |
The University of East London (UEL) is the careers-led university; we’ve been preparing our students for the jobs of the future for over 125 years. We are constantly updating our courses to ensure our students are always prepared for evolving industries and job markets. With support and innovation at the forefront of everything we do, our students are well equipped to progress on to great things.
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