This programme for clinicians and senior nurses working in Intensive Care Medicine is intended to provide course participants with the skills to advance their knowledge in the speciality and obtain a higher degree through distance learning mode of study. It will provide a theoretical basis for gaining competence in the general aspects of managing the critically ill or injured patient. The student will also develop and demonstrate competence in the production of critical reviews and theoretical research activities.

Develop a theoretical basis for managing the critically ill or injured patient

Demonstrate competence in the production of critical reviews and theoretical research activities

Advance and promote knowledge in the specialty and develop your leadership skills

Obtain a higher qualification while in full time employment

What you'll study

The modular nature of the programme is designed to fit in with your needs if you are in full-time employment.

The programme is designed to ensure that course participants acquire the theoretical understanding and skills to advance and promote knowledge in the specialty and develop their leadership skills. Accordingly, students will be carefully selected to ensure that they are able to meet the high academic standards required to successfully complete the course. This MSc programme provides the opportunity for the attendees to obtain a higher degree while in full time employment.

Assessment

You will receive continuous assessment in your taught modules

Each module will be assessed on the basis of written work, examinations and presentations

Teaching

The programme will be delivered online through the Queen Mary virtual learning environment, QMplus and video platform Echo360. You will be able to follow each lecture online via audio recordings and slide/whiteboard content. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be a part of the student community.

Career paths

With an aging population, the demand for qualified professionals in the field is increasing. There is a growing need for trainee doctors, specialist nurses and allied health professionals to deliver safe and effective patient care. This online learning programme, aimed at clinicians and senior nurses working in Intensive Care Medicine, will give you the skills to advance your knowledge in the field.