Internal Medicine (Online Learning)
Provided by The University of Edinburgh Medical School
About the course
This online programme will give you a comprehensive understanding of the processes, investigation procedures and treatment options for common diseases you encounter in general medical practice.
The programme is mostly for early postgraduate doctors. It complements the learning you need to achieve membership of the Royal College of Physicians and it may also be suitable for doctors in other specialties, or nurse consultants and other paramedical specialists with extensive clinical experience.
We cover basic physiology, pathophysiology, therapy and clinical management, as well as clinical skills, generic skills (including writing and research methods) law, ethics and prescribing ability.
Problem-based learning through clinical case scenarios will be used to enhance knowledge and clinical decision-making. We use a variety of e-learning resources and platforms, including a virtual classroom with online tutorials and lectures, online interactive resources and virtual patients.
This programme is made up of compulsory and optional courses.
Compulsory courses
- Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
- Skills for Evidence Based Practice
- Science of Medicine
- Principles of Laboratory Medicine
- Imaging in Medicine
- Acute Medicine and Clinical Decision-Making
- Clinical Skills Principles
- Improving Diagnosis
- Advanced Research Methods
Optional courses
- Cardiology
- Cerebrovascular Medicine
- Clinical Genetics
- Clinical Education
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Haematology
- Intensive Care
- Pain Management
- Palliative Care and Pain Management
- Principles of Quality Improvement in Health care
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Renal Medicine
- Respiratory
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
- Clinical Psychiatry
Further programme information
Postgraduate Professional Development
Postgraduate Professional Development ( PPD ) is aimed at working professionals who want to advance their knowledge through a postgraduate-level course(s), without the time or financial commitment of a full masters, postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.
PPD credits and credit transfer
You may take a maximum of 50 credits worth of courses over two years through our PPD scheme. These lead to a University of Edinburgh postgraduate award of academic credit.
Alternatively, after completing one year of courses, you can choose to transfer your credits and continue studying towards a higher award on a masters, postgraduate diploma, or postgraduate certificate programme.
Starting PPD
Although PPD courses have various start dates throughout a year you may only start a masters, postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate programme in the month of September.
Any time spent studying PPD will be deducted from the amount of time you will have left to complete a masters, postgraduate diploma, or postgraduate certificate programme.
Find out more about compulsory and optional courses
We link to the latest information available. Please note that this may be for a previous academic year and should be considered indicative.
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| Start date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |