Frequently Asked Questions
As each Medical Council has their own rules/regulations with regard to Postgraduate study we recommend that you contact your local Medical Council with regard to recognition.
Upon completion of the course the University would invite you to a graduation ceremony and provide your certificate which makes no reference to the fact that the course was studied online and is therefore typically recognised the same as any other UK University qualification.
Rest assured, the overall Postgraduate Diploma carries a total of 1,200 CPD points, with the MSc an additional 600 CPD points, and all official certifications are issued directly by the University.
Yes. The Postgraduate Diploma is designed for doctors and other registered healthcare professionals who want to develop advanced knowledge of Critical Care. It may be particularly relevant where clinical practice involves recognising, assessing, or managing acute, deteriorating, or critically ill patients.
You are able to undertake two Postgraduate Diplomas at the same time, however, there are strict rules/regulations that need to be adhered to. Please contact our Admissions Team at admissions@learna.ac.uk for further information.
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Unfortunately, the University is unable to provide this service.
Yes, you are able to apply for a 2 year MSc.
Yes. The MSc is delivered 100% online, allowing you to complete your master's degree in aesthetic medicine alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Yes. The Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Medicine is delivered 100% online and part-time, allowing you to complete your postgraduate studies alongside your existing professional commitments.
Due to the intensity of the course, we recommend you spend approximately 2 hours per day on your studies. If you were not able to study during the week, you would find it difficult to catch up on the work missed during that week.
Yes. The programme is delivered 100% online and part-time, allowing you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Yes. The programme is delivered through Tutor-led, flexible online learning, allowing you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments from anywhere in the world.
Yes. The programme is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments from anywhere in the world.
Yes. The MSc in Rheumatology is delivered 100% online and part-time, allowing you to complete your master’s degree alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Yes. The programme is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study flexibly alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Yes. The programme is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Yes. The programme is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study part-time alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Yes. The programme is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study flexibly alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Yes. The programme is delivered 100% online and part-time, allowing you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Yes. The programme is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments from anywhere in the world.
Yes. The programme is delivered 100% online and part-time, allowing you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Yes, if you are a two year MSc student, you are able to take a break between the first and second year by applying to the University. However, unless there are extenuating circumstances, you cannot take a break midway through a year.
Yes, as you hold a medical degree you are able to apply for the courses we offer.
No. The programme develops postgraduate knowledge of autism, ADHD, and other aspects of neurodiversity, including assessment and diagnosis, but completing the qualification does not by itself extend your professional scope of practice.
Whether a healthcare professional can undertake diagnostic activity depends on their existing professional role, competence, registration, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Unfortunately, our university partners do not offer student cards at this point in time. However, once studying you can contact our Student Services team to request a letter of enrolment, which typically suffices as evidence for student discounts.
No, we offer interest free payment plans for all of our courses to help you spread the cost.
The programme is not positioned as a coding or software development course. It is an AI healthcare course for healthcare professionals, focused on understanding AI technologies and critically evaluating their applications within medicine and healthcare.
Applicants will still need to meet the programme's formal entry requirements, but the qualification is not designed as a computer science or programming conversion course.
Not necessarily. Critical Care knowledge can be relevant across healthcare settings where professionals encounter acutely or critically ill patients, so your current role does not necessarily need to be based exclusively within an intensive care unit. You will still need to meet the programme's entry requirements.
Not necessarily. Critical Care knowledge can be relevant across healthcare settings where professionals encounter critically ill or deteriorating patients, so your current role does not necessarily need to be based exclusively within an intensive care unit. You will still need to meet the programme's applicable entry requirements.
Our Flexible Instalment Plan is designed to offer ultimate flexibility to pay for your programme. You have the choice of two payment options:
Make an Upfront Payment in Full: For those who prefer to settle their fees upfront, you can pay the full amount at the beginning of your programme.
Interest-Free Payments: Alternatively, you can choose to spread your payments out with interest-free instalments every month for the duration of your course.
These options are separate from our existing lending partners, which you can explore further on our programme pages. We believe that education should be accessible to all, and our Flexible Instalment Plan is just one of the ways we are committed to supporting you in your academic journey.
Yes, we offer two main discounts for new self-funded students: the Early Bird Discount and the Action Taker Discount.
The Early Bird Discount runs for a limited time each year:
- November for the March intake
- May for the September intake
- MSc (two-year): £1,000
- Executive MBA (two-year): £1,000
- MBA: £500
- Postgraduate Diploma: £500
- Postgraduate Certificate: £250
The Action Taker Discount is available to new self-funded students who pay their deposit within seven days of receiving their offer.
Some students also receive funding from their employer, organisation, or external lenders where available.
Our Flexible Instalment Plan is designed to offer ultimate flexibility to pay for your programme. You have the choice of two payment options:
Make an Upfront Payment in Full: For those who prefer to settle their fees upfront, you can pay the full amount at the beginning of your programme.
Interest-Free Payments: Alternatively, you can choose to spread your payments out with interest-free instalments every month for the duration of your course.
These options are separate from our existing lending partners, which you can explore further on our programme pages. We believe that education should be accessible to all, and our Flexible Instalment Plan is just one of the ways we are committed to supporting you in your academic journey.
No. The PGCert provides postgraduate academic education in occupational medicine. It does not replace specialist occupational medicine training or the professional requirements needed to practise as an occupational physician.
No. The MSc provides postgraduate academic education in occupational medicine. It does not replace specialist occupational medicine training or lead, by itself, to FOM membership, MFOM, GMC specialist registration, or qualification as an occupational physician.
Yes. Following the theory-based modules, you'll complete observed and supervised practice in botulinum toxin and facial filler treatments as part of the Clinical Practice Module.
Yes. The programme includes a dedicated module examining the ethical, legal, and social implications of artificial intelligence in medicine.
You'll explore areas including AI ethics in healthcare, data privacy and security, algorithmic bias and equity, accountability, social impact, and patient engagement, helping you consider the responsible implementation of AI rather than focusing solely on its potential benefits.
Yes. You'll examine risk assessment and control measures alongside physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial workplace hazards and their potential effects on employee health.
Yes. The MSc examines diabetes management across the patient pathway, including precision diagnosis, patient-centred care, pharmacological treatment, insulin therapy, diabetes technology, and the prevention and management of complications.
Yes. The programme examines acute, microvascular, and macrovascular diabetes complications, including hypoglycaemia, ketoacidosis, retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and the diabetic foot.
Yes. The MSc examines facial anatomy, botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, skin, ageing, and a range of non-surgical aesthetic approaches alongside the scientific evidence and professional considerations that underpin aesthetic practice.
Yes. The programme explores fitness for work alongside sickness absence, rehabilitation, redeployment, resettlement, ill-health retirement, and considerations relevant to employee health and return to work.
Yes. You'll examine occupational diseases alongside physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial workplace hazards, considering their effects on health and approaches to occupational risk assessment and management.
Yes. You'll study rheumatoid arthritis in depth, including its immunology and genetics, clinical presentation and diagnosis, serology and imaging, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and associated conditions.
Yes. The programme explores fitness for work, sickness absence, rehabilitation, redeployment, resettlement, and ill-health retirement alongside wider occupational health principles and services.
Yes. The programme explores diabetes technology, including insulin delivery systems, continuous glucose monitoring, ambulatory glucose profile interpretation, and its role within personalised diabetes management.
Yes. The programme explores fitness for work alongside sickness absence, rehabilitation, redeployment, resettlement, ill-health retirement, and wider considerations relevant to supporting employee health and return to work.
Yes. You'll study rheumatoid arthritis in depth, including its immunology and genetics, clinical presentation and diagnosis, serology and imaging, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and associated conditions.
No. The Postgraduate Diploma provides academic postgraduate education in occupational medicine. It does not replace specialist occupational medicine training or the professional requirements needed to practise as an occupational physician.
No. The Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine is an academic postgraduate qualification and does not itself qualify you for professional registration or specialty recognition as a GP or family physician. Requirements vary internationally, so you should check the relevant professional or regulatory requirements in the country where you intend to practise.
Yes. The programme examines skin anatomy, ageing, environmental damage, skin types, skin repair, and aesthetic approaches including lasers, intense pulsed light, and dermal peels, alongside other areas of cosmetic and aesthetic medicine.
Yes. One module is dedicated to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), exploring indications, contraindications, personalised management, patient monitoring, and non-hormonal approaches to menopause care.
Yes. The curriculum examines nutrition in acute and chronic conditions, including gastrointestinal disease, obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and cancer.
You’ll also consider nutrition in settings including critical illness, surgery, and burns, developing your understanding of nutrition across a range of healthcare contexts.
Yes. Nutritional assessment is a significant part of the Clinical Nutrition Diploma. You’ll study nutritional risk and status, body composition, dietary history, nutrient intake, biochemical analysis, and methods used to assess nutritional status and body composition.
Yes. You'll examine occupational diseases alongside physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial workplace hazards, considering their potential effects on health and approaches to assessment and risk management.
No. The MSc in Endocrinology is an academic postgraduate qualification and does not itself qualify you for specialist registration, consultant status, or a licence to practise as an endocrinologist.
Requirements for specialist practice vary internationally, so you should check the relevant professional or regulatory requirements in the country where you intend to practise.
No. This Postgraduate Certificate focuses on the academic and evidence-based study of cosmetic and aesthetic medicine. Learners looking to develop and demonstrate practical injectable competence can explore the separate Combined Certificate in Cosmetic & Aesthetic Medicine with Assessment of Injectable Practice.
Proof of English is a requirement for all our courses. We can accept an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 for each band). We are able to accept alternatives to IELTS depending on which country you attended secondary school. Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@learna.ac.uk for further guidance.
We have a dedicated Student Services team who will be there to support you throughout your time studying with us should you be experiencing any difficulties your student services officer should be your first point of contact. In addition, our expert course tutors will be there to provide academic support should there be any issues with the academic elements of each module.
If you would like to apply for a course, you can either navigate via the courses dropdown on our homepage to your prospective course and select “Apply Now” on the right-hand side. Alternatively, send an email directly to admissions@learna.ac.uk stating which course you’d like to study and any queries you may have. A member of our Admissions team will be in touch as soon as possible to start your application.
Providing you have passed the Postgraduate Diploma, simply let our applications team know that you would like to continue onto the MSc.
When you study one of our programmes you may be surprised to find that there are no lectures or seminars. Your learning will be self-directed meaning that rather than being told information you find it for yourself (with tutor guidance and support). We do this via a series of clinically rich scenarios which your tutor will post on our academic forum which you and your classmates will research, respond to and discuss.
You will be assessed through the Academic Forum, Reflective Journal and Assignments. Learning will be carried out using our online learning platform: Moodle.
You can study whenever and wherever you want - our programmes are totally flexible to fit around your other work and life commitments.
AI has applications across areas including diagnostic imaging, clinical decision-making, personalised medicine, surgery, wearables and remote health monitoring, mental health, and medical research.
The programme examines these applications critically, considering the evidence supporting them alongside their capabilities, limitations, risks, and implications for patient care rather than assuming that AI is appropriate or beneficial in every healthcare context.
Clinical nutrition has relevance across a range of medical specialties and healthcare settings because nutritional needs, status, and interventions can vary according to health, disease, and individual circumstances.
The MSc explores nutrition in areas including primary care, preventative care, gastrointestinal disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, cancer, acute illness, surgery, and wider multidisciplinary healthcare. Students consider the evidence surrounding nutritional assessment, dietary interventions, nutritional support, and multidisciplinary nutrition care while relating their learning to their own professional context.
The material is designed to be highly clinically relevant and is designed to help develop postgraduate study. In that context, it will help in preparation for training/membership exams but these exams are multiple choice and based on clinical and academic skills.
The standard Postgraduate Certificate focuses on academic study. The Combined Certificate adds a Clinical Practice Module with observed and supervised botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments, followed by an OSCE assessing aesthetic injectable practice.
The programme comprises eight modules (180 Level 7 credits) and can be completed in as little as two years through flexible, part-time study.
The programme comprises eight modules (180 credits) and can be completed in as little as two years through flexible, part-time study.
The programme comprises three modules (60 credits) and can be completed in as little as six months through flexible, part-time study.
The programme comprises three modules (60 Level 7 credits) and can be completed in as little as six months through flexible, part-time study.
The programme comprises six modules (120 Level 7 credits) and can be completed in as little as 12 months through flexible, part-time study.
The programme comprises six modules (120 Level 7 credits) and can be completed in as little as 12 months through flexible, part-time study.
The course is specifically designed so that part of your study is the application of theory to practice in your day job.
We typically suggest that students aim to log into the Moodle platform daily. We recommend a "little and often" approach for reading, reflection and/or posting. High achieving students will typically spend 1-2 hours dedicated to their studies a day; 10 hours per week is sufficient time to spend on the platform.
Those who cannot dedicate more time than once/twice per week may struggle with the demands of this postgraduate programme.
In order to be eligible for the course you need clinical experience within the field that you wish to study. The course is designed to further your knowledge within the topics covered and will not introduce these as new topic areas.
There are tutor-stimulated academic discussions which are based on clinically rich case scenarios.
No, unfortunately, if you have signed up for two years, you will receive your certificate at graduation at the end of your second year.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care can support doctors who want to develop postgraduate knowledge of areas including respiratory failure, sepsis, and cardiovascular support. It may be particularly relevant to doctors whose clinical work involves acutely or critically ill patients.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care may be relevant to registered nurses who work with critically ill or deteriorating patients and want to develop their knowledge of Critical Care. The multidisciplinary programme is also designed for doctors and other registered healthcare professionals.
An MSc in Critical Care may be suitable if you want to combine advanced knowledge with research, critical appraisal, evidence-based practice, and the opportunity to undertake an independent Professional Project. It is particularly relevant to healthcare professionals who want research capability to form a meaningful part of their postgraduate Critical Care study.
Yes. The Postgraduate Diploma can be relevant to registered nurses working in ICU, intensive care, emergency, or acute care environments who want to develop advanced postgraduate knowledge of Critical Care. The curriculum covers areas directly relevant to critically ill patients, including ventilation, sepsis, cardiovascular support, postoperative care, and rehabilitation.
The terminology varies internationally. Family medicine and general practice can describe closely related areas of healthcare, but their precise meaning, professional pathways, and regulatory requirements differ between countries.
The programme explores knowledge relevant across family medicine, general practice, and primary care without assuming that the terms family physician, family doctor, and GP have identical professional meanings in every jurisdiction.
No, in order to be eligible for the healthcare courses we ask that you hold a medical degree or undergraduate degree in a health related science and are working within the field that you wish to study.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Nutrition may be relevant to dietitians and nursing professionals seeking postgraduate study of nutrition science, nutritional assessment, body composition, and preventative nutrition.
For dietitians, the programme provides further postgraduate academic study and does not replace the professional education or registration required to practise as a dietitian.
Yes, everything is done entirely online through our learning platform, Moodle. You do not need to attend the University.
Yes. Pharmacists and pharmacologists can explore AI applications in relation to healthcare data, evidence, decision-making, and responsible implementation, while radiographers have particular relevance through topics including AI in diagnostic imaging and computer vision.
The programme is multidisciplinary and considers artificial intelligence across a range of medical and healthcare applications.
The MSc may be relevant to GPs and general practitioners who want to undertake postgraduate academic study across Family Medicine and primary care while developing their knowledge of evidence-based medicine, critical appraisal, and research. It is an academic postgraduate qualification and does not replace professional GP training or accreditation.
The online format may make the MSc particularly suitable for international doctors seeking postgraduate Family Medicine education without relocating to the UK. Because professional titles, training pathways, and requirements differ between countries, the MSc should be considered an academic postgraduate qualification rather than professional accreditation to practise as a family physician or GP.
Yes. The programme is validated by the University of South Wales, accredited for CPD by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (FRCP UK), and accredited by the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM).
Yes. The MSc in Clinical Nutrition is designed for registered healthcare professionals seeking advanced knowledge of clinical nutrition together with research and critical appraisal skills.
Its multidisciplinary focus makes it relevant to doctors, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, allied healthcare professionals, and others working in appropriate healthcare roles. International peer learning also enables students to encounter perspectives from different professional backgrounds, patient populations, and healthcare settings. Completing the MSc does not, however, confer dietitian or nutritionist registration or expand an individual’s professional scope of practice.
Yes. The programme is validated by the University of South Wales, accredited for CPD by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (FRCP UK), and accredited by the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM).
No, there is no upper age limit.
No, this is a formal University qualification. The course is designed to assist when competing for training or consultants posts.
Yes. This endocrinology course for doctors may be relevant to eligible doctors and physicians who encounter endocrine disorders in their work or want to develop more advanced postgraduate knowledge of adult endocrinology.
You do not need to already be an endocrinology specialist, although you must meet the programme’s entry requirements.
Yes. This Endocrinology MSc for doctors may be relevant to eligible doctors and physicians who encounter endocrine disorders in their work or want to develop more advanced postgraduate knowledge of adult endocrinology.
You do not need to already be an endocrinology specialist, although you must meet the programme’s entry requirements.
All of our courses are delivered in English, so proficiency in the English language is essential for success. If English is not your first language, we require proof of competency as part of your application. We accept the following as proof of English Language skills:
We Accept a Range of English Language Qualifications
While IELTS and TOEFL are among the most commonly used English tests, we understand that students come from diverse backgrounds — and we’re happy to work with you to accept a wide range of other recognised English language qualifications.
We accept IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Our most commonly accepted test, IELTS is globally recognised and widely used for university admissions.
We accept TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Another widely accepted test, TOEFL assesses your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in an academic setting.
We accept English Medium of Instruction (EMI) Letters
Many of our international students provide an EMI (English Medium Instruction) letter from their previous institution. This letter should confirm that you were taught in the medium of English. It is a popular and widely accepted form of proof, especially if you have completed prior academic studies in English.
Our University partners Requirements
The University of South Wales and The University of Wolverhampton accept an overall score of 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 for each band) and The University of Buckingham accepts an overall score of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 for each band).
Postgraduate Diploma courses
In order to be eligible for our Postgraduate Diploma courses you need to hold a medical degree or undergraduate degree in a health related science and be working within the field that you wish to study, as the course is designed to further your knowledge within your chosen subject and is not designed to introduce these as new topic areas.
Course fees start at £3,900.00. Payment plans are available, however, we do not offer funding.
AI in healthcare can present challenges relating to areas including data, bias, equity, safety, accountability, and implementation. Its capabilities and limitations can also vary considerably according to the technology and context in which it is used.
The programme takes a critical rather than promotional approach to AI, helping you examine its potential benefits alongside its limitations, risks, implementation challenges, and appropriate and inappropriate applications.
If you complete the Postgraduate Diploma you are able to write PgDip followed by the course name, for example, PgDip in Diabetes. If you have completed the Masters of Science you are able to write MSc followed by the course name, for example, MSc in Diabetes.
Your Professional Project provides an opportunity to investigate a complex issue relevant to Critical Care. The exact topic will depend on the programme requirements and your research proposal, but it can enable you to explore an area connected to your professional interests or practice in greater depth.
We currently offer two discounts: the Early Bird Discount and the Action Taker Discount. The Early Bird discount allows you to save up to £500 or more, available only to self-funders and is a limited-time offer that runs for the entirety of November for the March cohort or the entirety of May for the September cohort. Our Action Taker Discount allows you to save up to £150 off for PGCert and £250 off for PGDip/2-year MSc programmes. To qualify for Action Takers, you must pay the deposit within 7 days of acceptance.
For Early Bird Discounts, the discount is visible if your application and acceptance are completed within the required timeframe. For Action Taker Discounts, it will reflect once conditions are met.
This is an online timed multiple choice exam based on the topics you would have covered during the module, you have 1 hour in which to complete this.
During the exam, if you are unable to answer a question you are able to progress onto the next question.
We have high pass rates for all our courses, however, in the event that you do fail, we offer one free resit, any further resits are charged per module.
A Postgraduate Certificate in AI in Medicine is a Level 7 postgraduate qualification focused on understanding, critically evaluating, and responsibly applying artificial intelligence within medical and healthcare settings. Learna's programme comprises three 20-credit modules worth 60 credits and is completed online and part-time over six months.
Unlike a general technical AI qualification, this AI in medicine certificate is designed specifically around the needs and perspectives of healthcare professionals.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Nutrition is a postgraduate qualification designed to develop advanced knowledge and critical understanding of nutrition in relation to health and disease.
Learna’s Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Nutrition is a six-month, 60-credit qualification covering the foundations of clinical nutrition, nutritional assessment and screening, body composition, and preventative care. It is studied 100% online and part-time and is validated by the University of Buckingham.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care is a Level 7 postgraduate qualification focused on developing knowledge relevant to the assessment and management of critically ill patients. Learna's Critical Care Postgraduate Certificate comprises three 20-credit modules, totaling 60 credits, and can be completed online and part-time over six months.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Neurodiversity-inclusive Healthcare is a Level 7 postgraduate qualification focused on developing knowledge and critical understanding of neurodiversity within healthcare. Learna’s programme comprises three 20-credit modules worth 60 credits and is completed online and part-time over six months.
The course explores autism, ADHD, and a wider range of neurodivergent conditions alongside neuro-affirmative approaches, inclusive practice, and factors that can influence neurodivergent people’s experiences of healthcare.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition is a postgraduate qualification that develops advanced knowledge of nutrition in relation to health and disease. Learna’s Clinical Nutrition Diploma is worth 120 credits and covers nutrition science, nutritional assessment, preventative care, acute and chronic conditions, dietary counselling, behavioural change, and nutrition across the continuum of care.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care is a Level 7 postgraduate qualification designed to develop advanced knowledge of the assessment and management of critically ill patients. Learna's Postgraduate Diploma comprises six modules worth 120 credits and can be completed online and part-time over 12 months.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology is a postgraduate academic qualification focused on developing advanced knowledge of endocrine systems, hormonal disorders, and approaches to the investigation and management of endocrine conditions. Learna’s PGDip Endocrinology is a one-year, 120-credit Level 7 qualification delivered 100% online and part-time.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine is a postgraduate academic qualification focused on developing broader knowledge relevant to family medicine, primary care, evidence-based practice, and patient management. Learna’s PGDip Family Medicine is a one-year, 120-credit Level 7 qualification delivered 100% online and part-time.
It is designed for registered healthcare professionals and does not itself provide professional registration or a licence to practise as a GP or family physician.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine is a Level 7 postgraduate qualification focused on occupational health and the relationship between work and health. This programme covers fitness for work, occupational diseases and hazards, workplace safety, health surveillance, occupational hygiene, health promotion, and occupational health practice.
An MSc in Clinical Nutrition is a postgraduate master’s degree focused on the relationship between nutrition, health, disease, and healthcare. This 180-credit programme combines advanced clinical nutrition study with research methodologies, critical appraisal, evidence-based practice, and a Professional Project relevant to professional practice.
The programme covers areas including nutritional assessment, body composition, preventative nutrition, nutrition in acute and chronic conditions, dietary counselling and behaviour change, therapeutic diets, and nutrition across the continuum of care.
An MSc in Critical Care is a master's-level postgraduate qualification focused on advanced study of critically ill patients and Critical Care practice alongside research. Learna's MSc combines 120 credits of taught Critical Care study with master's-level research and an independent Professional Project, for a total of 180 credits.
An MSc in Endocrinology is a postgraduate Master of Science qualification focused on advanced study of endocrine systems, hormonal disorders, and approaches to the investigation and management of endocrine conditions. Learna’s Endocrinology MSc is a two-year, 180-credit Level 7 qualification delivered 100% online and part-time, combining six taught endocrinology modules with research methodologies, critical appraisal, and a Professional Project.
An MSc in Family Medicine is a Level 7 postgraduate master’s qualification providing advanced academic study of subjects relevant to Family Medicine and primary care alongside master’s-level research. Learna’s MSc in Family Medicine is a 180-credit qualification validated by the University of Buckingham and completed online and part-time over two years.
An MSc in Occupational Medicine is a master’s-level postgraduate qualification focused on the relationship between work and health. This MSc combines advanced study of occupational health practice, fitness for work, occupational diseases, workplace hazards, health surveillance, and occupational health management with research methods, critical appraisal, and an independent Professional Project.
The Combined Certificate is a university-validated postgraduate qualification that combines academic study in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine with supervised injectable practice and assessment through an OSCE.
The Postgraduate Diploma comprises six taught modules worth 120 Level 7 credits. The MSc extends this study to 180 credits and includes research methodology, critical appraisal, and an independent Professional Project, allowing you to combine advanced occupational medicine knowledge with research skills.
The Professional Project is an independent master's-level research project completed under academic supervision. You'll investigate a medical education topic relevant to your own professional practice, formulate a research question, critically evaluate existing evidence, and present your findings in a substantial academic project.
On successful completion, you'll be awarded a university-validated Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, worth 60 Level 7 credits.
The certificate will state your name, the course that you have completed and your grade. The certificate will make no reference to the fact that the course was studied online.
You'll study the principles of medical education across three modules, covering educational practice, assessment, and evaluation. Throughout the programme, you'll examine educational theory and consider how it applies within your own healthcare setting.
You'll study eight modules covering anatomy and professional issues, toxin treatments, dermal fillers, skin and hair disorders, other aesthetic approaches, research methodologies and critical appraisal, and an independent Professional Project.
You'll study eight modules covering educational practice, assessment, evaluation, media, leadership, curriculum design, research methodologies, and an independent Professional Project, providing a comprehensive understanding of medical education alongside master's-level research experience.
You'll study three modules covering the fundamentals of menopause medicine, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the long-term management of menopause and related conditions.
You'll study six modules covering healthcare leadership, effective healthcare teams, governance, people development, strategy and innovation, and leading organisational change.
You'll study six modules covering educational practice, assessment, evaluation, media, leadership, and curriculum design. Together, these modules provide a comprehensive understanding of contemporary medical education within healthcare.
We have two intakes a year in March and September. Click the following link for the up to date application deadlines and module dates: Module Dates.
You will receive your login details for the online learning platform, Moodle, a week prior to your course starting.
Our tutors are hand selected and experience rigorous screening processes.
Our in-house recruitment team initially make contact with tutors who match strict criteria, their CV's are then sent through to our Course Directors to ensure they meet their high academic standards and have the extensive clinical experience that we require.
We then send all potential tutors CV's and recognised teaching status forms to the university for review, where they are screened by our Course Lead, who ensures the tutors have the relevant teaching experience and are experts in the field - to qualify them to teach on our Postgraduate Diplomas.
The reference can be from a work colleague, employer or former tutor and they will need to be able to state how long they have known you and in what capacity.
The AI in Medicine course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to develop their understanding of artificial intelligence and its applications, limitations, and implications for healthcare.
This includes doctors and GPs, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacologists, radiographers, and other registered healthcare professionals. The focus is on understanding and critically evaluating AI in healthcare rather than training as an AI engineer or software developer.
The MSc is designed for eligible healthcare professionals who want to develop advanced knowledge of adult endocrinology alongside postgraduate research skills. This can include doctors and physicians, primary care professionals, endocrine and specialist nurses, pharmacists, and other registered healthcare professionals working with endocrine disorders.
The MSc is designed for healthcare professionals and others with relevant occupational health responsibilities who want to develop advanced knowledge of occupational and workplace health alongside research and critical appraisal skills.
The Neurodiversity-inclusive Healthcare course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to develop their understanding of neurodiversity and more inclusive approaches to healthcare.
This includes GPs and primary care professionals, paediatricians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and other health and care professionals.
The programme is designed for healthcare professionals and others with relevant occupational health responsibilities who want to develop postgraduate-level knowledge of occupational medicine and workplace health within the context of their existing role.
The Postgraduate Diploma is designed for eligible healthcare professionals who want to develop advanced knowledge of adult endocrinology. This can include doctors and physicians, doctors in endocrinology training, primary care professionals, endocrine and specialist nurses, pharmacists, and other registered healthcare professionals working with endocrine disorders.
The programme is designed for healthcare professionals and others with relevant occupational health responsibilities who want to develop broader postgraduate knowledge of occupational medicine within the context of their existing professional practice.
The programme is suitable for healthcare professionals involved in teaching, supervision, mentoring, assessment, curriculum development, educational leadership, or educational research who wish to develop their understanding of medical education through postgraduate study.
The programme is suitable for registered healthcare professionals involved in leadership, management, workforce development, governance, or service improvement who wish to develop their understanding of leadership in healthcare through postgraduate study.
The programme is suitable for healthcare professionals involved in teaching, supervision, mentoring, assessment, or educational leadership. It is particularly relevant for doctors and other healthcare professionals who wish to develop their knowledge of medical education through a recognised postgraduate qualification.
The programme is suitable for healthcare professionals involved in menopause care, women's health, prescribing, assessment, or long-term patient management. It is particularly relevant for GPs, hospital doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals wishing to develop their understanding of menopause medicine through postgraduate study.
The programme is suitable for healthcare professionals involved in teaching, supervision, mentoring, assessment, curriculum development, or educational leadership. It is particularly relevant for doctors and other healthcare professionals who wish to broaden their understanding of medical education through postgraduate study.
A Critical Care Certificate is suitable for registered healthcare professionals who want focused postgraduate study of Critical Care. This can include doctors, nurses, GPs, paramedics, pharmacists, physician associates, allied healthcare professionals, and professionals working outside dedicated ICU roles who encounter acutely or critically ill patients.
An MSc in Critical Care is suitable for registered healthcare professionals who want to develop advanced Critical Care knowledge alongside research and critical appraisal skills. This can include doctors, nurses, GPs, paramedics, pharmacists, physician associates, allied healthcare professionals, and PGDip graduates considering progression to master's-level study.
The MSc is a natural progression for students who have completed the Postgraduate Diploma and wish to continue with their studies and therefore, in order to be eligible for the 1 year MSc you need to have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in the respected subject either with the University of South Wales or an alternative UK based University having gained 120 level 7 credits, you need to have met all of the learning outcomes of our course and also covered each of the topics covered during our course.
If you have not completed the Postgraduate Diploma, you are able to apply for the 2 year MSc where you would complete the Postgraduate Diploma for the first year and MSc for the second year.
Both the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc are online, part-time and last for 1 calendar year each.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine provides healthcare professionals with a structured, evidence-based understanding of the scientific, ethical, and professional principles underpinning aesthetic medicine.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education helps healthcare professionals develop their knowledge of teaching, assessment, and evaluation in clinical education.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine develops your understanding of menopause care, perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and long-term menopause management through structured postgraduate study.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine develops a broad, evidence-based understanding of aesthetic medicine, cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic procedures, patient assessment, and treatment planning.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes develops an evidence-based understanding of diabetes diagnosis, patient-centred care, pharmacological treatment, diabetes technology, and the prevention and management of complications.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Healthcare develops your understanding of healthcare leadership, healthcare management, organisational leadership, and service improvement through structured postgraduate study.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education provides a broader understanding of healthcare education, including teaching, assessment, curriculum design, educational leadership, media, and evaluation.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Rheumatology develops an evidence-based understanding of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions, including their underlying science, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and management.
An MSc in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine combines advanced postgraduate study of aesthetic medicine with master's-level research and an independent Professional Project.
An MSc in Diabetes combines advanced study across diabetes diagnosis, management, treatment, technology, and complications with master's-level research and an independent Professional Project.
An MSc in Leadership in Healthcare combines advanced study of healthcare leadership and management with an independent master's-level Professional Project, supporting strategic leadership and organisational improvement.
An MSc in Medical Education combines advanced study of healthcare education with an independent master's-level Professional Project.
An MSc in Rheumatology enables healthcare professionals to develop advanced, evidence-based knowledge of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions while building their understanding of research methodologies, critical appraisal, and evidence-based practice.
No, however, studying a course will lead to improved knowledge in the course subject, including up-to-date and emerging areas of research. Successful completion of the course may be considered favourably by prospective employers and training bodies.
Yes, certificates are either physically given to you at your graduation or posted to you if you are unable to attend.
The course is designed to further your knowledge within your chosen subject and would assist when competing for positions within the UK, however, in order to work in the UK you would need to hold GMC registration.
Yes, as you hold a medical degree you are able to apply for the courses that we offer. If you are not currently working within the area that you wish to study you are able to use your previous clinical experience during the course.