Program Overview
The Paediatric Emergency Medicine (Online Distance Learning) at The University of Edinburgh is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Paediatric Emergency Medicine (Online Distance Learning) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Paediatric Emergency Medicine (Online Distance Learning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Medical Emergencies
- Surgical Emergencies & Trauma/Anaesthesia & Sedation
- Additional Topics in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) plus one year of clinical experience.
International qualifications
Check whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:
- Entry requirements by country
English language requirements
All applicants must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of their English language ability:
- an undergraduate or masters degree, that was taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas and Immigration
UKVI list of majority English speaking countries
- IELTS Academic: total 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each module)
- TOEFL-iBT: total 92 (at least 20 in each module)
- PTE(A): total 61 (at least 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections; the "Enabling Skills" sections are not considered)
- CAE and CPE: total 176 (at least 169 in each module)
- Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
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University Profile- Application Deadline 14 September 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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