Overview

Acute medicine, closely linked to emergency medicine, critical care and general medicine, is a rapidly expanding hospital-based specialty. Professionals in this field, including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and radiographers, must stay up to date with the latest guidelines for managing acutely ill patients.

Our MSc Acute Medicine programme is aligned with evidence-based, protocol-driven practice, optimising acute delivery. Our Acute Medicine MSc has been approved by the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (RCP), enabling graduates of this programme to receive CPD points as accredited by the RCP.

In addition to modules on acute neurological disorders and stroke, sepsis, respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies and many more important topics, our master’s in acute medicine includes an independent research project in year 2. This research is integral to your learning experience, allowing you to develop critical research skills and contribute to the growing body of knowledge and improvements in acute care.

Emphasising collaboration and teamwork, our MSc in Acute Medicine offers a diverse, global learning environment. You will engage with an international, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, sharing best practices and unique experiences that enrich your understanding and application of acute medicine.

On completion of this MSc Acute Medicine, you will be able to:

Gain a deep understanding of acute medicine and apply critical thinking to improve patient care and service development.
Use advanced problem-solving skills and commit to continuous learning in acute medical practice.
Lead complex tasks in the delivery and advancement of acute medical care.
Communicate evidence-based acute medicine knowledge effectively to diverse audiences.
Develop leadership skills to drive advancements in acute medicine through practice, research, and scholarship.
Complete a research project that adds to the knowledge in acute medicine.

Who is this course for?

Applicants will typically be registered healthcare professionals who have continuous exposure to acutely ill patients looking for a master's in acute medicine or a similar discipline.

This may include:

Doctors
Nurses
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Pharmacists
Radiographers
Paramedics

How Will I Learn?

You will be supported throughout your studies by a committed team of internationally recognised educational experts.

Our courses are conducted through our interactive online learning platform, log in daily whenever and wherever you want. No fixed timetable empowers you to study when it suits you.

These usually occur within groups of 10-20 students, allowing you to clearly communicate with both your tutor and fellow students.

University Partner & Accreditors

This course is fully accredited and awarded by the University of South Wales.

This postgraduate course has also been accredited by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).

Accreditation

This programme is fully accredited by The University of South Wales.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

The master's in acute medicine is a two year course, consisting of eight modules (180 credits) with the first 120 credits deriving from the postgraduate diploma. The second year of the master's in acute medicine starts with an initial 10 week online module that will develop skills in critical appraisal and knowledge of research methodologies. Students then complete the professional project module, which consists of a 1,500 word proposal and 10,500 word professional project (dissertation).

Year 1

Module 1: Respiratory and Cardiovascular Emergencies

Module 2: Diabetes and Endocrine Emergencies Module

Module 3: Gastroenterological Emergencies Module

Module 4: Acute Presentations with Infection and Sepsis Module

Module 5: Acute Neurological Disorders and Stroke Module

Module 6: Acute Renal, Metabolic and Toxicological Emergencies

Year 2

Module 7: Research Methodologies and Critical Appraisal

Module 8: Professional Project

Audience

Applicants will typically be registered healthcare professionals who have continuous exposure to acutely ill patients looking for a master's in acute medicine or a similar discipline.

This may include:

Doctors
Nurses
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Pharmacists
Radiographers
Paramedics

Lecturers

Dr. Hayder Ewad

Consultant Physician in General and Acute Medicine

Jonathan Soldera

Professor of Clinical Gastroenterology, Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Brazil

Dr. Abdul Naeem

Consultant Critical Care and Emergency Medicine

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Self-paced
No Attendance
Continuous support with feedback on request
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)

Disciplines

Medicine Health Administration Health Sciences View 335 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.
Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account.

Tuition Fee

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International

9500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

9500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

Flexible installment plan is available.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Acute Medicine (Online).

Available Scholarships

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