Anaesthesia Associate Postgraduate Diploma
University of Birmingham
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This programme is intended for existing health care practitioners or graduates with a science background who wish to work as part of the anaesthetic team.This programme will develop a practitioner role that enables the anaesthesia team to have more staff working differently. Presently in the UK only doctors who have had specialist training in anaesthesia can administer anaesthetics.The Anaesthesia Associate is a health professional who will expand the anaesthetic service and make operating ...Read more

This programme is intended for existing health care practitioners or graduates with a science background who wish to work as part of the anaesthetic team.

This programme will develop a practitioner role that enables the anaesthesia team to have more staff working differently. Presently in the UK only doctors who have had specialist training in anaesthesia can administer anaesthetics.

The Anaesthesia Associate is a health professional who will expand the anaesthetic service and make operating theatres work more efficiently. You will work alongside other members of the anaesthetic team and under the supervision of your anaesthetist.

The programme is studied over 27 months full-time which includes 24 months of academic study and clinical training, followed by 3 months of supervised practice.

Employability

This programme is part of a structured training programme for the role of Anaesthesia Associate.

Anaesthesia Associates (previously known as physicians' assistants (anaesthesia)) are part of the multi-disciplinary anaesthesia team, led by a consultant anaesthetist, that looks after patients undergoing many aspects of critical care.

While studying on this programme you will be employed by the Trust you apply to, and your employment will continue throughout the duration of the course.

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44/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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24th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to successfully obtain a job post as a trainee Anaesthesia Associate within a trust, who then put names forward to be enrolled onto the programme. Trusts usually advertise for these positions from May onwards. This can differ between trusts depending on when funding is secured. The programme is open to applicants from two different routes: 1. Registered health care practitioners (eg, nurses, operating department practitioners) require one or both of the following: At least three years’ 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.

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£7,020 per year

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UK fees: PGDip £7,020 (paid by NHS trust)

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University of Birmingham
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