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The Bachelor's degree programme Physician Assistant at SRH University is aimed at trained professionals in healthcare who already have direct patient contact and wish to advance academically. The programme is ideal for individuals working in practices, clinics or outpatient facilities who want to independently take on delegable, physician-ordered tasks in the future. Typical candidates are medical assistants, nurses, paramedics or surgical assistants who desire more responsibility within the medical team. The part-time, hybrid model particularly appeals to working professionals who want to combine studies, work and practical experience.
Which formal requirements must you meet?
To access the degree programme, you must have:
- general university entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or an equivalent higher education entrance qualification (or university access for qualified professionals),
- a completed vocational training in a healthcare profession involving predominantly direct patient care (e.g. medical assistant, nurse, paramedic, surgical assistant, or similar),
- for international applicants: proof of German language skills at C1 level,
- a practical partner for the practical phases (often the current employer),
- current CV with passport photo, copy of ID.
A personal selection interview takes place before the start of studies. Previously acquired professional qualifications can be recognised individually and may shorten the duration of studies.
You should have a strong interest in medical and organisational topics as well as enjoy working both with patients and within a team. Important qualities include empathy, communication skills, resilience and the willingness to take responsibility. Independent learning, good time management and openness to digital and practical teaching formats are crucial for study success. Experience in dealing with patients is a prerequisite for competently managing the complex tasks of the Physician Assistant.
What study contents can you expect in the Bachelor’s degree for Physician Assistant?
In the Physician Assistant (B.Sc.) programme, you acquire a broad spectrum of fundamental medical knowledge and specific skills for the independent support of medical teams. The focus is on practical, delegable tasks in healthcare. You learn to perform physician-ordered tasks independently and act as a link within the interprofessional treatment process. The key study contents include:
- Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry: Acquisition of medical fundamentals for diagnostics and therapy
- Clinical Subjects: In-depth study of surgery, internal medicine, neurology, emergency medicine and functional diagnostics
- Health and Quality Management: Conveying knowledge in process and quality management to optimise clinical workflows
- Law, Ethics and Communication: Handling patient- and team-related requirements as well as responsible communication in the medical context
- Practical Skills:
- Conducting anamnesis, status assessment and diagnostics
- Development and explanation of treatment plans
- Execution of physician-ordered therapies and minor procedures (e.g. wound care, orientation sonography)
- Organisation of patient transfers and referrals
- Documentation and reporting
- Coordination within the therapeutic team
A practice-oriented course structure with a total of 22 weeks of practical transfer in inpatient and outpatient facilities as well as an optional stay abroad in the 5th semester allow you to apply the acquired knowledge directly in real patient care.
The documentation of your practical skills is done digitally in the PA App, enabling you to record learning progress in a structured way and have it confirmed by practical instructors as well as physicians.
How is the process and organisation of the Physician Assistant degree designed?
The programme follows a hybrid structure with block organisation and maximum flexibility for working professionals. The main points of the process are:
- Duration of study: 6 semesters (3 years) in a part-time model
- Block structure: Lectures take place once a month over four or five consecutive days (Monday morning to Thursday or Friday afternoon)
- On-site and online: The week of events is always held in Heide (Schleswig-Holstein) and simultaneously streamed live nationwide. You decide whether to attend in person or join online – alternatively, you can also meet in one of the many nationwide campuses (if rooms are available)
- Mandatory presence in Heide: Once per semester (except in the 6th semester) there is a compulsory attendance week with practical modules, e.g. ultrasound courses or exercises in the simulation laboratory
- Practical phases: During the course of study you complete a total of 22 weeks of practical transfer in various facilities. The 5th semester offers a practical elective area or a stay abroad
- Self-study and practical transfer: Between presence and live sessions there are time slots for independent learning as well as work in cooperating practice partner facilities
The consistent digital documentation of practice-related achievements – exemplary with the PA App – facilitates learning organisation and confirmation of competences.
In which professional fields can you get started as a Physician Assistant?
After successfully completing the Physician Assistant (B.Sc.), you are able to cover a broad range of activities in healthcare. Your tasks include patient-related as well as organisational and documentation-related activities. Typical fields of deployment are:
- Operative medicine (e.g. surgery)
- Conservative medicine (e.g. internal medicine, neurology)
- Emergency departments and intensive care units
- Anaesthesia and functional diagnostics
- General practitioner care (also in regions with limited availability of physicians)
- Organisation and management in health centres, medical care centres (MVZs) or medical practices
Your acquired competences enable you to significantly relieve medical teams and take on important interface functions between medicine, therapy, nursing and administration.
For your academic development, SRH University offers suitable master’s programmes, such as “Physician Assistant – Outpatient Care” or “Physician Assistant – Clinical Emergency Medicine”. This also provides you with the prospect of a doctorate and a career path in science, research or management.
Where does the degree take place and how is the spatial organisation arranged?
The part-time Physician Assistant degree at SRH University is accessible nationwide. The central organisation is managed through:
- Main location Heide: On-site events and practical modules take place here, especially the compulsory practical week per semester
- Nationwide digital broadcast: All lectures and events are live-streamed from Heide, so you can flexibly participate online from anywhere in Germany
- Option for group learning: On request, you can use campus rooms at nationwide SRH locations together with fellow students (subject to availability)
- Practical transfer: Internships and part-time components are completed with cooperating practice partners in inpatient and outpatient facilities – switching between various training sites is a fixed part of the curriculum
The spatial and temporal flexibility enables the compatibility of work, study and private commitments. Intensive networking and practical experience is guaranteed by the close connection to the teaching clinic in Heide and the integration of various practice locations nationwide.
What are the costs for the Bachelor’s degree as Physician Assistant and what financing options are available?
The following fees apply for the part-time Physician Assistant degree at SRH University:
- Tuition fees: €590 per month (fixed amount over the standard study period of 6 semesters)
- Total costs: approx. €21,240 for the entire programme (6 semesters x €590 x 6 months = €3,540 per semester; 6 x €3,540)
- Registration fee: one-off €750 (for students from non-EEA countries €1,000)
- Transparency: No additional examination or repeat fees are charged
Financing can be done through various channels:
- Education loans (e.g. KfW student loan)
- Scholarship programmes from foundations and institutions
- Possibly funding by employers (in case of part-time work)
- Options for tax deductibility of study costs
SRH University offers advice on all financial matters and supports you in finding the right solution for your individual financial situation. The cost structure is clearly calculable and allows you transparent planning throughout the entire course of study.
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