Overview

The Medicine in Hazardous Area Response course from University of Plymouth takes into account previous practical learning and experience, and will expand the knowledge and non-technical skills required to manage incidents within the hazardous area response context.

Key features

This course is unique within the UK and designed for healthcare professionals currently working within hazardous area response.

The curriculum has been developed through collaboration with ambulance service hazardous area response team operatives.

Balance your commitments over three years with distance learning.

Engage in quality improvement, knowledge creation and dissemination of best practice through presentation and publication.

Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.

Seize the opportunity to develop and apply advanced knowledge and skills to your area of clinical practice, improving service delivery for patients.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from non-EU overseas students for this programme as it does not comply with the current Tier 4 visa requirements.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applying Evidence to Practice

Patient Management in Hazardous Environments

Supported Independent Study

Project Design for Research

Patient Management in terrorist Incidents

Patient Management for High Consequence Diseases

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Achievement of the University’s entry requirements for study at postgraduate level. Employed as a healthcare professional, be registered with a relevant professional body (HCPC; GMC; NMC) and have access to the pre-hospital practice environment with existing, contemporary experience and qualification in hazardous area response.

Candidates should normally have a first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2.2 or above or European first cycle equivalent.

In the absence of a degree, appropriate experience related to the programme, may leave you eligible to apply, provided you can demonstrate a successful qualification at level 6 learning.

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Tuition Fees

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11700 GBP / year

≈ 11700 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £650 per 10 credits

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 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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