Paediatric Emergency Medicine

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It is ideal for trainees in paediatrics and emergency medicine, and also highly relevant for anaesthetists who wish to develop skills in paediatric anaesthesia or paediatric intensive care.

It will also help primary care practitioners who work in remote and rural areas without paediatric support.

Programme description

The programme is designed to give you the educational background you need to manage medical emergencies in children, throughout the world.

Online learning

Our online learning technology is fully interactive, award-winning and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Our online students not only have access to Edinburghs excellent resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.

Career opportunities

This programme has been designed to help you achieve a successful career in paediatric emergency medicine with a high quality qualification and the latest understanding and knowledge.

Programme structure

You may choose to study to certificate, diploma or masters level.

Year 1: certificate

You will study a wide range of specialities in Fundamentals in Paediatric Medicine.

Year 2: diploma

You will take the following compulsory courses:

* Medical Emergencies


* Surgical Emergencies & Trauma/Anaesthesia & Sedation


* Additional Topics in Paediatric Emergency Medicine



Year 3 masters

You will study the compulsory course Management Issues in Paediatric Emergency Medicine Students will undertake a written reflective element from a number of suggested topics.

A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) plus one year of clinical experience is required. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

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Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Scholarships include:

* Cross-disciplinary awards
* Edinburgh College of Art
* Business School
* School of Divinity
* School of Economics
* School of Health in Social Science
* Animals Asia Scholarship
* British Heart Foundation in Cardiovascular Design
* Colt Foundation Fellowships
* EBRC - Pfizer Scholarship
* Scottish Power Foundation Scholarships
* School of Engineering International Masters
* Informatics International Masters Scholarships
* The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance Prize PhD Studentships
* School of Biological Sciences Taught Postgraduate Bursaries
* School of Mathematics awards
* The Maudslay Scholarship
* The Higgs Centre Scholarships
* Master's Scholarships in High Performance Computing
* Head of School Scholarships (GeoSciences)

Accreditation

Mission

As a world-leading centre of academic excellence we aim to:

* Enhance our position as one of the worlds leading research and teaching universities and to measure our performance against the highest international standards
* Provide the highest quality learning and teaching environment for the greater wellbeing of our students
* Produce graduates fully equipped to achieve the highest personal and professional standards
* Make a significant, sustainable and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK and the world, promoting health and economic and cultural wellbeing.

As a great civic university, Edinburgh especially values its intellectual and economic relationship with the Scottish community that forms its base and provides the foundation from which it will continue to look to the widest international horizons, enriching both itself and Scotland.