MSc Expedition and Marine Medicine at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

An MSc for medics and healthcare professionals advancing clinical and non-technical skills in expedition, marine and diving medicine. Teaching combines theory with situational, skills-based learning and develops leadership in remote environments, with partners DDRC Healthcare and Endeavour Medical.

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time route available) | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules in Marine Medicine, Mountain and Polar Expedition Medicine, Tropical Medicine and a 60-credit research dissertation, with options including Fundamentals of Diving Practice, Fitness to Dive, Diving Accidents, Human Factors in Extreme Environments, Research Methods in Healthcare, and leadership, management and prehospital care modules.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for senior clinical roles and remote and expedition medicine with organisations in adventure tourism, humanitarian assistance and scientific expeditions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicable to healthcare professional graduates and clinicians. Normally a recognised first degree or equivalent with at least a lower second (2:2) in a relevant healthcare professional subject (for example BMBS, nursing or allied health professional degrees). Clinicians with a lower grade or without a degree but with appropriate experience may still be eligible. A decision is normally given within four weeks; references or an interview may be requested.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,440 a year (2026/27). Full-time; exact home fee depends on modules taken Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year

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