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Overview
Delivering healthcare to communities affected by disasters, be they natural or man-made, is an aspect of healthcare that is both demanding and immensely rewarding. This Disaster Medicine course from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) will see you acquire the specific skills and expertise required to adapt and respond to the needs of communities when they are at their most vulnerable.
Designed by medical professionals with experience in disaster and conflict medicine, the course also provides you with the skills required to plan, manage and deliver a medical programme under challenging conditions, whilst also considering ethical, legal and logistical issues.
Future Careers
The skills and knowledge gained on this course can be usefully applied on short-term deployments to a disaster zone, or in employment with international relief agencies and organisations.
Intercalating medical students may use this qualification as the foundation for further study and specialist practice following qualification.
Accreditation
The centre is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, a professional membership organisation and registered charity which exists to advance patient care.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Professional Project
- Dissertation
- Evidence Based Practice
- Research Methods for Clinical Practice, Education and Management
- Public Health and Disasters
- Planning for Disasters
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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UK students can apply all year round.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 67
TOEFL® IBT 91
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Human Medicine Emergency & Disaster Management View 45 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 67
TOEFL® IBT 91
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold a medically related qualification or have completed the penultimate year of a medical degree or relevant professional qualification
- Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have relevant experience such as armed forces
- Applicants may be interviewed
- A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application
- IELTS: Score of at least 6.5 or equivalent
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time UK: £945 per 20 credits
Living costs for Preston
751 - 1425 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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