MSc Extreme Medicine (Distance) at University of Exeter

Programme overview

This unique programme is delivered in partnership between the University of Exeter Medical School and World Extreme Medicine (WEM), the world's leading provider of specialist training courses for medics taking their skills into challenging environments. Extreme Medicine MSc is a distance-learning programme, delivered through attendance at 6 residentials in the UK or overseas. You will develop medical and expedition skills through direct participation in a range of environment specific courses - the wilderness will be your classroom. You will have unparallelled options to develop your skills in wilderness medicine, with residential courses taught across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time; 3 years part time | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc in Extreme Medicine has 3 components: Stage 1, (which can be taken as a stand-alone PGCert), Stage 2 (which when taken with stage 1 qualifies for a PGDip) and Stage 3 which completes the full MSc. Each stage contains online learning which you can do in your own time, and residential modules in the UK and abroad.

Career pathways

This programme is suitable for anyone with an interest in delivering healthcare outside of conventional healthcare facilities (such as hospitals, GP clinics), which could include expedition support, humanitarian work or medical support for remote industry. It is also suitable for those from a range of backgrounds and professions, including: paramedics, medics, nurses, medical scientists, allied healthcare professionals, military medics, intercalating medical students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (medicine, nursing, paramedic science). Individuals who don't meet these criteria but have relevant professional experience may also be welcomed on to this MSc programme. Qualifications and experience will be assessed on application. Informal enquires are welcome before the formal application stage and we can discuss which areas of the course may need particular attention or advise on pre-course study to maximise your learning engagement. Should you wish to discuss this please contact our Student Recruitment and Admissions Team The full-time course is suitable for some intercalating medical students. Applicants need to have completed a minimum of 3 years of their undergraduate medical degree programme and able to evidence previous relevant experience of travelling or working in remote or hostile environments. English language: Profile B2 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 29,200 a year (2027/28). Fees are subject to an annual increment each academic year. UK and International fees per year: MSc £29,200 full-time, £14,600pa part-time 2 years, £12,800 (year 1 and 2), £3,600 (year 3) part-time 3 years PgDip £10,100pa part time 2 years PgCert £10,100 Source

International applicants: GBP 29,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time; 3 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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