Extreme Medicine (Distance)

Individuals who don't meet the normal entry criteria but have relevant professional experience may also be welcomed on to this MSc programme. Qualifications and experience will be assessed on application. Informal enquires are welcome before the formal application stage and we can discuss which areas of the course may need particular attention or advise on pre-course study to maximise your learning engagement. Should you wish to discuss this please contact our Student Recruitment and Admissions Team .

Intercalators

The full-time course is suitable for some intercalating medical students. Applicants need to have completed a minimum of 3 years of their undergraduate medical degree programme and able to evidence previous relevant experience of travelling or working in remote or hostile environments.

Entry requirements for international students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

International students are normally subject to visa regulations which prevent part-time study. It is recommended that international students apply for the level of the final award you intend to complete i.e. PGCert, PGDip or Masters, due to the associated cost and requirements for a Tier 4 student Visa.

Who should I contact if I am not certain I meet the entry requirements?

We are happy to advise further on an individual basis and it will depend on your existing qualifications and academic background and your healthcare experience to date. In previous years we have had participants with nursing, paramedic, midwifery and sports medicine qualifications take the course.

People wishing to consider taking the course who do not have a primary medical qualification (medicine, nursing, paramedic) are strongly advised to have completed a course to FREC level 4 in order that they have familiarity with pre-hospital medical assessment and care. Offers will only be made if prospective candidates can demonstrate they bring equivalent experience and knowledge. Completion of an FREC course does not guarantee an offer and it is only one piece of information used to assess an application.

If you are concerned about your qualifications being suitable for entry, please contact the Admissions Team .

Other requirements

Alongside the mandatory academic requirements of the course, it is strongly recommended that you only apply if you are confident in your physical and mental ability to undertake activity equivalent to trekking several hours on successive days carrying a 15 kg pack and be prepared to sleep in very basic camping or bunkhouse facilities with access to simple shared washing facilities. Access to the quantity, quality and type of food may be very different to your expectations of your ideal diet. This is a minimum expectation that replicates remote and expedition activity – you should be self-sufficient and able to undertake this level of activity with a reserve of energy that still allows you to perform your professional role as a team medic at the end of the day.

Accreditation of prior learning for Masters courses in Healthcare and Medicine

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is a process whereby students, who have already gained relevant skills and knowledge prior to the start of their course, may be granted a partial credit exemption from their programme instead of unnecessarily repeating work. Find out more about APL .

If you have any further questions relating to the Extreme Medicine programme, we recommend that you view our frequently asked questions document prior to contacting us.

Entry requirements for international students