Overview

The Critical Care MSc degree delivered by Queen Mary University of London is designed to ensure that course participants acquire the theoretical understanding and skills to advance and promote knowledge in the specialty and develop their leadership skills. Accordingly, students will be carefully selected to ensure that they are able to meet the high academic standards required to successfully complete the course.

This programme aims to:

To provide advanced theoretical and practical teaching covering a broad range of key topics related to the management of the critically ill or injured patients.
To develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to provide leadership in the provision of the highest standards of critical care.
Demonstrate their achievement of the specific learning outcomes detailed in each of the modules of the course.
To develop and demonstrate competence in critical appraisal of research and the skills to conduct robust clinical audit.
To develop the problem-solving skills which will enable independent practice as a specialist.

To develop related skills such as correct use of statistics, use of databases, literature searches, reviewing evidence, critical appraisal of scientific literature, writing papers and articles.

Career:

With an aging population, the demand for qualified professionals in the field is increasing. There is a growing need for trainee doctors, specialist nurses and allied health professionals to deliver safe and effective patient care. This programme, aimed at clinicians and senior nurses working in Intensive Care Medicine, will give you the skills to advance your knowledge in the field.

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Programme Structure

Course structure:

Pathophysiological basis of critical illness
Supportive care for failing organ function
Care of the unconscious patient
Neurocritical Care and Trauma management
Decision making, communication and ethics
Research and Audit methodology
Special Patient Groups
Clinical Observership

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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92

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71

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Degree requirements

This programme is aimed at doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Postgraduate experience of critical care medicine is essential.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8850 GBP / year

≈ 8850 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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