PgProfDev Critical Care at University of Edinburgh

Programme overview

Standalone online courses from the Critical Care programme for healthcare professionals who care for critically unwell adults, including nurses, doctors and allied health professionals. Students develop critical care knowledge and evidence-based practice while continuing to work.

Faculty: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine | Department: Edinburgh Medical School | Duration: Up to 2 years (maximum 50 credits), part-time intermittent online study | Intake: Multiple start dates | Study mode: online | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take up to 50 credits of individual courses over two years, transferable towards the PgCert, PgDip or MSc. Learning is through online teaching, clinical case discussions, research-based activities and interaction with clinicians and academics.

Career pathways

Graduates use the programme to support advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership and service improvement, education and training, and progression towards research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme (2027-28 entry): UK 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in medicine (MBChB or equivalent), nursing, dietetics, physiotherapy or another allied health profession involved in managing critically ill patients, with more than 3 months' experience of working with critically ill patients (evidenced in the referee's letter). Applicants with at least 3 years' experience in critical care or a closely related area may be considered and admitted to Certificate level only at first. English language (all applicants, including UK nationals): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT (from 21 January 2026) 4.5 overall with at least 4.5 in each component; C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall with at least 169 in each component.

Intake: Multiple start dates

Duration: up to 2 years part-time (intermittent study)

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