MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip, PgProfDev

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

An accredited medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) plus one year of postgraduate clinical experience (for example, FY1 in UK, or equivalent elsewhere). You must have an ongoing commitment to the clinical care of children, and be actively attending to children in emergency situations.

We will also consider your application if you have a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a subject relevant to the practice of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (for example, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Paramedic Science). You must be actively involved in the management of ill and/or injured children and demonstrate advanced level care equivalent to medical practitioners.

All applicants must include details of all their experience working with ill and/or injured children in acute settings in their application. Please ask your referee to confirm this experience in the reference they supply.

International qualifications

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You must take these courses
Fundamentals in Paediatric Emergency Medicine 1
Must be taken during MVM Online Learning Block 1

PECM11001
20 credits
Fundamentals in Paediatric Emergency Medicine 2
Must be taken during MVM Online Learning Block 2

PECM11002
20 credits
Fundamentals in Paediatric Emergency Medicine 3
Must be taken during MVM Online Learning Block 3

PECM11003
20 credits