Overview

The PGDip in Sleep Medicine at the University of Oxford is a part-time course, spread over two years. During that time you will complete eight modules, providing a comprehensive overview of sleep medicine that is in line with the European Sleep Research Society's teaching and training guidelines.

Graduate destinations

The main purpose of this course is to provide working health care professionals with the knowledge to implement sleep medicine practice into their own professional undertakings.

This course will also prepare students to take the European Sleep Research Society Expert Somnologist examination. Students may also decide at the end of the diploma to complete a third part-time year in order to convert their qualification to a master's degree, which will be useful for students who decide they wish to pursue a research track.

Changes to this course and your supervision

The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. In certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Physiological Basis of Sleep

Sleep Medicine and Methodological Approaches

Circadian Rhythm Disruption and Sleep

Insomnias

Sleep Disordered Breathing and Sleep-related Movement Disorders

Hypersomnias and Parasomnias

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-03 00:00:00

More details

Applications may remain open after this deadline if places are still available

Language

English

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110

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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General requirements

Official transcript(s)

CV/résumé

Statement of purpose/personal statement: A maximum of 700 words

Written work: Two essays of a maximum of 2,000 words each

References/letters of recommendation: Three overall, all of which must be academic

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12025 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7805 GBP / year

≈ 7805 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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