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MFM - Master in Family Medicine
Main Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Transform your medical practice with our Master of Family Medicine programme, designed to empower you with the skills to lead and innovate in primary health care globally. This part-time, online programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the essentials of modern family medicine, from evidence-based practice and patient-centred care to leadership in developing family medicine as a speciality. With a focus on improving health outcomes in both rural and urban settings, the programme equips you to address global health challenges effectively. Engage with expert faculty and a diverse international community, all committed to advancing family medicine and primary health care locally and around the world. Why choose this programme? Global leadership preparation: Develop the capacity to improve the quality of family medicine practice, lead primary health care teams towards achieving universal health coverage and advocate for changes in policy, enhancing your role as a pivotal change-maker in global health. Expert-led insights: Learn from leading practitioners and researchers at the forefront of family medicine, providing you with the latest knowledge and practices to excel in diverse healthcare environments. Flexible learning: Benefit from the flexibility of an online learning format that allows you to study from anywhere in the world, fitting your studies around your professional and personal commitments. From August 2025, teaching on this programme will be delivered by the Edinburgh Medical School. (Revised 1 August 2025 to update reference to Edinburgh Medical School)
An accredited medical degree (MBChB) or its international equivalent) is required.
We may also consider applicants who are in a profession allied to medicine or have relevant work experience in a clinical context. Please contact the programme team to check before you apply.
Students living in
Rest of World
£5,070 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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