Overview

The Critical Care (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh aims to develop healthcare professionals who question, lead and motivate others to achieve the best care for their patients.

The programme has been designed and developed in partnership between the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

Career opportunities

This programme deepens your clinical expertise in Critical Care while advancing your academic and professional capabilities. It is designed to support your growth as a clinician, leader, educator and researcher.

Whether you are a nurse, doctor, paramedic or allied health professional, completing this programme will enhance your career progression in key areas, including:

advanced clinical practice
clinical leadership and service development
healthcare research and innovation
teaching and educational supervision

Graduates benefit from the academic rigour and global reputation of the University of Edinburgh, gaining a strong foundation to:

advance within the NHS or international healthcare systems
pursue further postgraduate or doctoral study
transition into roles in healthcare policy, consultancy or industry
contribute to academic research and teaching in critical care and related fields

With a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and critical thinking, our graduates are equipped to lead change, influence practice, and shape the future of critical care.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Unlocking the Literature: Clinical Trials

Core Clinical Practice in Critical Care

Trauma, Toxicology and Temperature

Sepsis and Infection

Human Factors in Critical Care

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-04 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-05 00:00:00

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It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip - 120 credits

PgCert - 60 credits

PgProfDev - up to 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 277 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in medicine (MBChB or equivalent), nursing, dietetics, physiotherapy, or any other allied health care profession involved in the management of critically ill patients.

In addition applicants must demonstrate experience of working with critically ill patients for a period of more than 3 months. This information should be contained in your referee's letter.
It may also consider your application if you have experience of working with critically ill patients or a closely related area for at least 3 years. In such cases, you may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6370 GBP / year

≈ 6370 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

6370 GBP / year

≈ 6370 GBP / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Critical Care (Online Learning).

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Overview

Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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