MSc Extreme Medicine (Distance)
University of Exeter
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OverviewA unique programme delivered in partnership between the University of Exeter Medical School and World Extreme MedicineDistance-learning programme, delivered through attendance at residentials in the UK or overseasYou’ll experience medicine at its best,?crossing geographical and professional boundariesYou will be challenged to think critically around the concepts for delivering care in challenging environmentsYou can choose to undertake a specialism in Cold Environments, Hot Environments ...Read more

Overview

  • A unique programme delivered in partnership between the University of Exeter Medical School and World Extreme Medicine
  • Distance-learning programme, delivered through attendance at residentials in the UK or overseas
  • You’ll experience medicine at its best,?crossing geographical and professional boundaries
  • You will be challenged to think critically around the concepts for delivering care in challenging environments
  • You can choose to undertake a specialism in Cold Environments, Hot Environments or Humanitarian Relief
  • You’ll learn how to make the exceptional happen, by challenging traditional thinking and defying conventional boundaries

Careers

Extreme Medicine is an emerging specialty. Graduates of the programme will enhance their medical skills to practice in challenging and remote environments. They will acquire field based knowledge and skills to demonstrate their strategic understanding of expedition operations, to potential employers and to the wider deployment team.

Potential roles may include:

  • Disaster response, working with NGO’s or government contracts
  • Medical cover for security operations
  • Expedition and wilderness medicine
  • Working with media organisations
  • Remote research or logistics

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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23rd
CUG Ranking
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14th
What students say
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Emily
03 Jan 25

Medicine campus has a great location to the city centre, the facilities are great with 24 hour access to some study spaces and bookable slots for self directed learning..Read more

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Alex
18 Dec 24

In later years it's very easy to get accommodation near the hospital which is really helpful, it is quite far from the main campus and societies so would definitely recommend..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Tuition fees

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£12,000 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£12,000 (year 1 and 2), £3,500 (year 3) part-time 3 years

£12,000 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£12,000 (year 1 and 2), £3,500 (year 3) part-time 3 years

£12,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£12,000 (year 1 and 2), £3,500 (year 3) part-time 3 years

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Emily
03 Jan 25
Medicine BMBS
Medicine campus has a great location to the city centre, the facilities are great with 24 hour access to some study spaces and bookable slots for self directed learning...
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Alex
18 Dec 24
Medicine BMBS
In later years it's very easy to get accommodation near the hospital which is really helpful, it is quite far from the main campus and societies so would definitely recommend...
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University of Exeter
Heavitree Road Exeter Devon EX1 2LU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St James' Park   0.4 miles away

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