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PgCert Expedition and Marine Medicine at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time postgraduate certificate for medics and healthcare professionals in expedition and marine medicine, emphasising skills-based learning and leadership in remote environments.

Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three 20-credit modules (60 credits): Marine Medicine, Mountain and Polar Expedition Medicine, and either Human Factors in Extreme Environments or Tropical Medicine.

Career pathways

Supports professional development for medical doctors and allied health professionals working in remote, expedition and marine settings.

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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 4,770 a year (2026/27). Part-time, per year Source

Duration: 1 year

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