Study our postgraduate degree programme in Internal Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Our online learning programme will give you an understanding of common diseases encountered in general medical practice.
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) or a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a clinically relevant subject. You must have work experience in a clinical context.
We may also consider your application if you have other relevant work experience; please contact the programme team to check before you apply. You may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance.
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Compulsory courses
Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
Skills for Evidence Based Practice
Science of Medicine
Principles of Laboratory Medicine
Imaging in Medicine
Acute Medicine and Clinical Decision-Making
Clinical Skills Principles
Improving Diagnosis
Advanced Research Methods
Option courses
Cardiology
Cerebrovascular Medicine
Clinical Genetics
Clinical Education
Diabetes and Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Haematology
Intensive Care
Pain Management
Palliative Care and Pain Management
Principles of Quality Improvement in Healthcare
Oncology
Neurology
Renal Medicine
Respiratory
Rheumatology
Dermatology
Clinical Psychiatry
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