Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies (GCPhysAsstSt)
Information valid for students commencing 2012
This program is no longer available for enrolment.
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2012
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5472
Faculty
Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
No new enrolments in 2012
Have a post secondary health qualification and a minimum of 5 years full-time recent direct patient care experience satisfactory to the Head of School and Program Director.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2012:
Fee information for 2012 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2011.
Indicative annual fee 2011: AUD$ 7250
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
Enquiries for Australian students
Karen Mulitalo
Email: paprogram@uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 334 65225 or (07) 336 55299
This program is not available to international students.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies?
No new enrolments in 2012
This program equips students with the theoretical knowledge, skills and professional attributes necessary to progress to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
The program provides broad, generalised medical training with an emphasis on primary care, health maintenance and disease prevention.
The curriculum includes the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients with diseases, particularly those more commonly seen in general practice.
Students develop interviewing and physical examination skills, and also study the fundamentals of health care delivery.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
No new enrolments in 2012
Have a post secondary health qualification and a minimum of 5 years full-time recent direct patient care experience satisfactory to the Head of School and Program Director.
Additional application information
International students may not undertake this program. Final selection into the program is based on the length and quality of professional experience, referee's reports, a personal statement and an interview.
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - January 29 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
No new enrolments in 2012
Have a post secondary health qualification and a minimum of 5 years full-time recent direct patient care experience satisfactory to the Head of School and Program Director.
Visa requirements
International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2012:
Fee information for 2012 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2011.
Indicative annual fee 2011: AUD$ 7250
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2012 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
The total units and other specific requirements a student needs to take in order to receive this award. Program requirements should be read in conjunction with the Program rules and General Award Rules. A student is required to obtain #8 units from the GCertPhysAssSt program list.
Program Rules for the Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies:
The official requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies. The Rules should be read in conjunction with the Program Requirements and the Program List.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies.
