MSc internal medicine

The MSc in Internal Medicine is an on-line distance learning course, completed part-time over three years. It is delivered by the University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Its first intake was in 2011.

What:

• Clinical curriculum complements the syllabus for MRCP (UK)
• Plus modules to advance patient management, to give practical experience in literature review, preparation for future audit, research and publication

For:

• Primarily for doctors early in their careers
• Current students from 35 countries: a global community of like-minded individuals

How:

• Delivered entirely online
• Self-directed learning with tutor support and guidance
• Elective modules available in 2nd year
• In-depth study in an area of medicine in your 3rd year
• Typical study time of 8-12 hours each week

Exit qualifications:

• After one successful year: Certificate in Internal Medicine
• After two successful years: Diploma in Internal Medicine
• After three successful years: MSc Internal Medicine
  

To find out how to apply and for more information visit the University website.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the course, please email internal.medicine@ed.ac.uk

Scholarships:

RCPE is awarding seven scholarships for entry to the programme in September 2013.

Please note you must have been accepted onto the programme before applying.

A pdf flyer about the scheme is available to download.