Program Overview
The Physicians' Assistant (Anaesthesia) at University of Birmingham is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 27 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Physicians' Assistant (Anaesthesia) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 27 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 4,680 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physicians' Assistant (Anaesthesia) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to clinical practice (1)
- Introduction to clinical practice (2)
- Introduction to anaesthesia
- Physics in anaesthesia
- The anaesthesia machine and monitoring
- The heart and circulation
- The airways and lungs
- The kidneys, liver, endocrine system and blood
- The brain and nervous system
- Clinical history and examination
- Management of life-threatening emergencies
- Advanced practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The programme is open to applicants from two different routes:\xc2\xa0
1. Registered health care practitioners (eg, nurses, operating department practitioners) require one or both of the following:
- At least three years\xc2\x92 full-time, post-qualification work experience in a relevant area.
- A first degree in a health-related subject
2. New entrants to health care (graduates or graduate equivalent) require:
- A biomedical science or biological science background
- Preferably a second-class Honours degree or better, or other evidence of recent and successful academic activity
- A demonstrable commitment to a career in health care
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,680 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 4,680 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-10
- Language English
- Duration 27 months