Overview

The Family Medicine (Online Learning) programme offered by The University of Edinburgh offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the essentials of modern family medicine, from evidence-based practice and patient-centred care to leadership in developing family medicine as a speciality.

With a focus on improving health outcomes in both rural and urban settings, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, the programme equips you to address global health challenges effectively.

Engage with expert faculty and a diverse international community, all committed to advancing family medicine and primary health care locally and around the world.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Family Medicine programme at the University of Edinburgh are equipped to advance their careers in various impactful roles across the healthcare spectrum.Sectors and roles

Clinical practice: Enhance your capabilities as a family doctor, providing comprehensive, continuous, and compassionate care.

Health policy and administration: Influence and implement policies that improve health service delivery and patient care at local, national, or international levels.

Academic and research institutions: Contribute to the academic field through teaching, or engage in research that advances the practice of family medicine.

Non-governmental organisations: Work with international organisations focusing on health improvement and policy advocacy, particularly in under-served or rural communities.

Education: Develop skills as an educator of future generations of family doctors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Family Medicine Approach to Non-Communicable Disease

Family Medicine Approach to Maternal and Child Health

Family Medicine Approach to Patients with Complex Needs

Methodologies to Improve Family Medicine Practice

Professionalism in Family Practice

Applying Evidence-Based Practice in Family Medicine

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-22 00:00:00

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It is encouraged you apply at least one month prior to entry so that there's enough time to process your application.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

An accredited medical degree (MBChB) or its international equivalent) is required.

It may also consider applicants who are in a profession allied to medicine or have relevant work experience in a clinical context. Please contact the programme team to check before you apply.

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Tuition Fee

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International

5070 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5070 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5070 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5070 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time Intermittent Study - £15,200 per full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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General requirements

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