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Critical Care (Online Learning) PgDip

University of Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    University of Edinburgh

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

We have designed the MSc Critical Care (online) programme for health care professionals who encounter critically ill adults in their daily practice. These professionals include: Nurses; doctors in training; senior doctors from all specialties; allied health professionals (for example, physiotherapists, paramedics and dietitians).

Prospective students will often be working full time in professional roles and need a flexible approach to study. The programme is therefore designed as a part-time, fully online, MSc programme.

You will study core clinical subjects in year one and two of the programme, covering, but not limited to: recognition of critical illness; initial treatment and stabilization; advanced organ system support; coordination of care within the intensive care unit; human factors.

Career opportunities

The programme will enhance your understanding and clinical knowledge in Critical Care, and improve your academic capabilities, providing opportunities to develop your career.

As a graduate of the programme, whether you are a nurse, doctor, paramedic or an allied health professional your professional and career development will be enhanced in the following areas: advanced clinical practice; clinical leadership; research; training and education.

By combining academic excellence with the University of Edinburgh’s world-class reputation, graduates from our programme are well placed to continue and advance their clinical careers within the NHS or other health services, pursue advanced academic study, or work in industry. Equally, graduates can expect to be academically confident and may choose to pursue academic careers in related fields.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 6,370per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 82

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    208 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    97.0 97%

    45th

    22
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    16th

    11

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