Internal Medicine (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip, PgProfDev
Online
DURATION
1 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
22 Aug 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
08 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 6,370 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* estimated tuition for internal medicine: MSc, PgCert, PgDip
Introduction
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.
Program Outcome
The MSc in Internal Medicine programme aims to:
- provide a flexible online programme that allows you to study while still meeting your professional and personal commitments
- provide a sound understanding of the principles, practices and current research in Internal Medicine
- develop your skills in allied healthcare areas such as health informatics, translational research, patient safety and clinical decision making
- develop your managerial skills such as patient management, health service organisation and legal frameworks
- give you a solid grounding in research methods, including basic statistics and research project planning
- provide guidance in presenting research, from learning how to write for publication to podcasting
Career Opportunities
This programme is designed to help medical professionals gain the next step in their medical career, with a highly regarded qualification and first-rate expertise.
Curriculum
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 Healthcare
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Renal Medicine
- Respiratory
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
- Clinical Psychiatry
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 master's, 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 master's, postgraduate diploma, or postgraduate certificate programme.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Funding for postgraduate study is different to undergraduate study, and many students need to combine funding sources to pay for their studies.
Most students use a combination of the following funding to pay their tuition fees and living costs:
- Borrowing money
- Taking out a loan
- Family support
- Taking out a loan
- Family support
- Personal savings
- Income from work
- Employer sponsorship
- Scholarships
UK government postgraduate loans
If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK’s governments.
The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on:
- Your programme
- The duration of your studies
- Your tuition fee status
Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.
Program Tuition Fee
Student Testimonials
Program delivery
Online learning
Our online learning technology is fully interactive, and award-winning and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace. Students not only have access to Edinburgh’s excellent resources but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.