Job-integrated study program Physician Assistant (B.Sc.) – DIPLOMA University

👉 The bachelor's degree programme "Physician Assistant (B.Sc.)" at DIPLOMA Hochschule prepares healthcare professionals for an expanded role in medical care. Through a work-integrated study programme with online and on-campus components in Heidelberg, students acquire comprehensive medical knowledge and practical skills to undertake physician-delegated tasks in various care settings.

Physician Assistant (B.Sc.) at a Glance

📜 Degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 6 Semesters
💶 Fees
from 300 € monthly
from 20495 € total
🏫 Provider DIPLOMA University, UAS based in Bad Sooden-Allendorf (Germany)
The DIPLOMA University is a state-recognized private university that offers flexible study models such as online distance learning, dual study programmes, and face-to-face study. With over 40 degree programmes in areas such as health, business, and technology, it enables part-time learning and practice-oriented research. Sustainability, social responsibility, and international cooperation shape the profile of the university.
📋 Study Format Job-integrated study program
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialMedicine
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents General medical and pharmacological fundamentals, elective modules for the inpatient and outpatient sectors, practical training (basics, preclinical and clinical), specialist and case-specific clinical medicine and emergency medicine, communication and information for patients, structures and processes of the healthcare system, digitalisation, telemedicine and e-health, public health and prevention, specialist practical training
📚 Electives Primary care, specialist inpatient and outpatient care
📅 Enrollment Winter or summer semester
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Admission requirements

  • Proof of a completed 3-year vocational training in the field of health professions (this includes, among others, nursing professions (health and nursing nurse, geriatric nurse, midwife/obstetrician), therapy professions (speech therapy, occupational and physiotherapy) or medical-technical assistant professions (ATA, OTA, MTA-F, MTA-L, MTA-R, PTA, paramedic, full-time service in the Bundeswehr medical service).

and

  • General university entrance qualification or
  • Advanced technical college entrance qualification or
  • Passed master craftsman examination or
  • Intermediate school leaving certificate (at least secondary school leaving certificate) and qualified completion of a recognised vocational training (at least 3 years, final grade 2.5 or better) or
  • Completion of an advanced vocational training of at least 400 lessons, a technical college or a professional or administrative academy or
  • Final examination in a state-recognised training occupation with subsequent professional activity of at least 2 years related to the course of study and passing a separate university entrance examination

Details

The bachelor's degree programme "Physician Assistant (B.Sc.)" qualifies healthcare professionals for an extended role in medical care. The aim of the programme is to prepare students for tasks that can be performed under medical delegation. This significantly broadens their professional scope of duties, especially in times of physician shortage and due to technological developments such as telemedicine.

The course combines medical-theoretical content with intensive practical training. Subjects include, among others, medical fundamentals, clinical and emergency medicine, pharmacology, legal aspects, as well as topics from the healthcare sector. A special feature is the practical training in the fifth semester, which can take place in partner institutions or with the employer. Additionally, specialisations such as "Primary Care" or "Specialist Inpatient and Outpatient Care" can be chosen.

The lectures are predominantly held online, supplemented by on-site sessions and practical exercises in Heidelberg. Examinations are mostly taken online or at an examination centre. Only modules with practical final exams require on-site examinations. The curriculum consists of self-study phases, online seminars and transfer phases in professional practice.

Learning objectives include acquiring sound medical knowledge, developing practical skills for patient care, the ability to independently perform physician-delegated tasks, as well as understanding processes and structures in the healthcare system. The programme prepares for a responsible role within the medical team and provides a solid foundation for advanced master's degree programmes.

The degree awarded is a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), completed with a bachelor thesis and a colloquium. The programme is accredited by the Accreditation Council.

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