Entry Requirements For This Course
For doctors:
A medical degree
Two or more years’ basic training in Emergency Medicine/anaesthesia/general medicine/cardiology/acute surgery/intensive care medicine/pre-hospital care.
Current employment in emergency medicine, critical care, acute medicine, observation medicine or pre-hospital care. Part time work of at least two days per week is accepted.
For nurses:
- An undergraduate degree at 2:1 or higher. Applicants with academic study slightly below this level will be considered on an individual basis if there is very strong evidence of suitable clinical experience in a relevant medical field. For example, nursing professionals with non-honours degrees or diploma/foundation degrees but who come with extensive clinical experience.
5 years’ experience in emergency and critical care nursing
A letter of support from the departmental lead or educational lead that the applicant has the skill set to complete the course.
For paramedics:
A degree in paramedic science at 2:1 or higher. Applicants with academic study slightly below this level will be considered on an individual basis if there is very strong evidence of suitable clinical experience in a relevant medical field. For example, Paramedics with non-honours degrees or diploma/foundation degrees but who come with extensive clinical experience.
5 years’ experience working as a paramedic OR 3 years’ experience plus at least 12 months experience working as a critical care paramedic or in a dedicated HEMS system.
For all applicants:
English language skills defined by IELTS language test scores of academic standard 7.0 or QMUL recognised equivalent; exempt if medical education completed in English.
Successful application by personal statement of 500-1000 words explain the reasons for applying for this MSc and what each candidate hopes to gain from their study.
IT required
In order to study this programme, students will require regular access to a computer with a high speed internet connection.