Study Critical Care at the University of Edinburgh—one of the world’s leading universities. Our flexible, part-time online programme is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in caring for critically ill adults. Gain advanced knowledge through a curriculum tailored to meet the demands of modern Critical Care.
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.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in medicine (MBChB or equivalent), nursing, dietetics, physiotherapy, or any other allied health care profession involved in the management of critically ill patients.
In addition applicants must demonstrate experience of working with critically ill patients for a period of more than 3 months. This information should be contained in your referee's letter.
We may also consider your application if you have experience of working with critically ill patients or a closely related area for at least 3 years. In such cases, you may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance.
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You must take these courses
Unlocking the literature: Clinical Trials
CRCA11002
10 credits
Core Clinical Practice in Critical Care
CRCA11003
10 credits
Sepsis and Infection
CRCA11005
10 credits
Trauma, Toxicology and Temperature
CRCA11004
10 credits
Human Factors in Critical Care
CRCA11006
10 credits
Fundamentals of Organ Failure
CRCA11024
10 credits
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