Program Overview
The Family Medicine at The University of Edinburgh is a Master 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 Family Medicine 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 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Family Medicine 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
- Family Medicine 1: Basic clinical specialties
- Family Medicine 2: Non-communicable disease
- Family Medicine 3: Child and Maternal Health
- Family Medicine 4: Special groups of patients (including mental health, geriatrics and palliative care)
- Principles and Practice 1: Professionalism and Roles and Responsibilities of the Family Physician
- Principles and Practice 2: Communication/consultation skills, Health Informatics, Ethics, Leadership and Quality Improvement.
- Evidence Based Medicine
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent). You must be working in India or another low income country and be committed to continue working in poorly resourced areas.
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
- 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 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (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
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 24 months