MSc Expedition and Marine Medicine

This new programme has been developed for medics and healthcare professionals with an interest in advancing their clinical and non-technical skills in the fields of expedition, marine and diving medicine. Teaching on the programme places an emphasis on combining theoretical knowledge with situational, skills-based learning to build confidence and help develop effective leadership skills, when working in remote environments.

Key features

• This programme brings together specialists in expedition and marine medicine, with experience of working across a broad range of remote and austere environments, from high mountains to deep seas.
• An array of dedicated modules has been developed with leaders in the fields of expedition and diving medicine training Endeavour Medical and the Diving Diseases Research Centre (DDRC).
• Teaching on the programme places an emphasis on combining theoretical knowledge with practical learning to build confidence and help develop effective clinical and leadership skills when working in remote environments.
• Online and classroom-based teaching within the University is combined with practical sessions on local or international residential courses, delivered by the team at Endeavour medical.
• The course gives students the opportunity to work with subject specialists in developing a research dissertation project with an expedition or marine medicine focus.
• Further to being enrolled on core modules focusing on marine medicine, remote medicine and health care research, applicants also choose optional modules relating to expedition and diving medicine or modules from other postgraduate programmes including: MSc Global Health, MSc Healthcare Management, Leadership and Innovation (HMLI), and MClinEd Clinical Education.
• Designed for busy professionals, this programme is offered as a full time or part time course and welcomes applications from existing medics, healthcare professionals and healthcare science graduates.

This programme is applicable to healthcare professional graduates and clinicians who wish to advance their career in the fields of expedition and marine medicine. It is also suitable for medical students who meet the selection criteria to undertake the course as an intercalated degree.

A recognised first degree or equivalent will usually be required, with a minimum of an upper second / 2:1 class honours degree in a health professions related subject (eg. Medicine, Nursing, Paramedic Science, Dentistry, Allied Health Professionals etc).

Clinicians who achieved a lower grade from their first degree or without a degree but with appropriate experience may still be eligible to apply. Please contact the admissions or programme team for further information.