FAQ
Questions before you apply
Study format, fees, entry and start dates. If your question is not here, contact admissions.
Can doctors study a Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care? +
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.
Can I study the MSc in Diabetes online? +
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.
Can I study an MSc in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine online? +
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.
Can I study occupational medicine online? +
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.
Can I study the MSc in Medical Education online? +
Yes. The programme is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments from anywhere in the world.
Can I study the MSc in Leadership in Healthcare online? +
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.
Can I study the Postgraduate Certificate in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine online? +
Yes. The programme is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study flexibly alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Can I study the MSc in Rheumatology online? +
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.
Can I study the Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine online? +
Yes. The programme is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study flexibly alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Can I study the Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine online? +
Yes. The programme is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study part-time alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Can I study the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education online? +
Yes. The programme is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments from wherever you are based.
Can I study the Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes online? +
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.
Can I study the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education online? +
Yes. The programme is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study alongside your professional and personal commitments from anywhere in the world.
Can I study the Postgraduate Diploma in Rheumatology online? +
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.
Can this qualification allow me to diagnose autism or ADHD? +
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.
Do I need coding or programming experience to study AI in Medicine? +
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.
Do I need to work in an ICU to study the Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care? +
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.
Do you offer any payment plans or funding support? +
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.
Do I need to work in an ICU to study Critical Care? +
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.
Do you offer any scholarships, discounts, or funding support? +
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.
Do you offer any scholarships, payment plans, or funding support? +
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.
Does a PGCert in Occupational Medicine qualify me as an occupational physician? +
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.
Does an MSc in Occupational Medicine qualify me 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.
Does the Combined Certificate include practical aesthetic injectable training? +
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.
Does the MSc cover advanced diabetes management? +
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.
Does the course cover ethics, bias, and data privacy in medical AI? +
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.
Does the MSc cover diabetes 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.
Does the course cover occupational health risk assessment and workplace hazards? +
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.
Does the MSc cover facial aesthetics and non-surgical aesthetics? +
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.
Does the MSc cover fitness for work, sickness absence, and rehabilitation? +
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.
Does the MSc cover occupational diseases and workplace hazards? +
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.
Does the MSc in Rheumatology cover rheumatoid arthritis? +
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.
Does the PGCert cover fitness for work and sickness absence? +
Yes. The programme explores fitness for work, sickness absence, rehabilitation, redeployment, resettlement, and ill-health retirement alongside wider occupational health principles and services.
Does the Postgraduate Diploma cover diabetes technology? +
Yes. The programme explores diabetes technology, including insulin delivery systems, continuous glucose monitoring, ambulatory glucose profile interpretation, and its role within personalised diabetes management.
Does the Postgraduate Diploma cover fitness for work and return to work? +
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.
Does the Postgraduate Diploma cover rheumatoid arthritis? +
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.
Does the Postgraduate Diploma qualify me as an occupational physician? +
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.
Does the Postgraduate Diploma qualify me to become a GP or family 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.
Does the programme cover cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology? +
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.
Does the programme cover hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? +
Yes. One module is dedicated to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), exploring indications, contraindications, personalised management, patient monitoring, and non-hormonal approaches to menopause care.
Does the programme cover nutrition in chronic disease? +
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.
Does this course qualify me to become an endocrinologist? +
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.
Does the programme cover nutritional assessment? +
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.
Does this Postgraduate Certificate include practical injectable training? +
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.
Does the programme cover occupational diseases and workplace hazards? +
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.
How is AI used in medicine and healthcare? +
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.
How is clinical nutrition applied across different medical specialties? +
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.
How is this programme different from the standard Postgraduate Certificate in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine? +
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.
How long does the MSc in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine take? +
The programme comprises eight modules (180 Level 7 credits) and can be completed in as little as two years through flexible, part-time study.
How long does the MSc in Medical Education take? +
The programme comprises eight modules (180 credits) and can be completed in as little as two years through flexible, part-time study.
How long does the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education take? +
The programme comprises three modules (60 credits) and can be completed in as little as six months through flexible, part-time study.
How long does the Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine take? +
The programme comprises three modules (60 Level 7 credits) and can be completed in as little as six months through flexible, part-time study.
How long does the Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes take? +
The programme comprises six modules (120 Level 7 credits) and can be completed in as little as 12 months through flexible, part-time study.
How long does the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Healthcare take? +
The programme comprises six modules (120 Level 7 credits) and can be completed in as little as 12 months through flexible, part-time study.
Is a Critical Care Certificate useful for nurses? +
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.
Is a Critical Care Certificate useful for doctors? +
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.
Is a Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care suitable for ICU nurses? +
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.
Is a Master's in Critical Care worth it? +
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.
Is Family Medicine the same as general practice? +
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.
Is the Clinical Nutrition course suitable for dietitians and nurses? +
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.
Is the course relevant to pharmacists, pharmacologists, and radiographers? +
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.
Is the MSc in Family Medicine suitable for GPs? +
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.
Is the MSc in Family Medicine suitable for international doctors? +
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.
Is the MSc in Leadership in Healthcare accredited? +
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).
Is the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Healthcare accredited? +
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).
Is the MSc suitable for doctors, dietitians, nurses and other healthcare professionals? +
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.
Is this Endocrinology course suitable for doctors who are not endocrinology specialists? +
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.
Is this MSc in Endocrinology suitable for doctors who are not endocrinology specialists? +
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.
My international degree was taught in English - do I still need to take an English test to prove my English proficiency? +
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).
What are the risks and limitations of AI in healthcare? +
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.
What discounts are available, and how much can I save? +
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.
What can I research for an MSc in Critical Care? +
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.
What is a Postgraduate Certificate in AI in Medicine? +
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.
What is a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Nutrition? +
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.
What is a Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care? +
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.
What is a Postgraduate Certificate in Neurodiversity-inclusive Healthcare? +
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.
What is a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition? +
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.
What is a Postgraduate Diploma in Critical 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.
What is a Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology? +
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.
What is a Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine? +
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.
What is a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine? +
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.
What is an MSc in Clinical Nutrition? +
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.
What is an MSc in Critical 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.
What is an MSc in Endocrinology? +
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.
What is an MSc in Family Medicine? +
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.
What is an MSc in Occupational Medicine? +
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.
What is the Combined Postgraduate Certificate in Cosmetic & Aesthetic Medicine with Assessment of Injectable Practice? +
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.
What is the difference between the Occupational Medicine PGDip and MSc? +
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.
What is the masters in Medical Education Professional Project? +
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.
What qualification will I receive from the medical education pgcert? +
On successful completion, you'll be awarded a university-validated Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, worth 60 Level 7 credits.
What will I learn on the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education? +
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.
What will I study on the MSc in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine? +
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.
What will I study on the MSc in Medical Education? +
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.
What will I study on the Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine? +
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.
What will I study on the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Healthcare? +
You'll study six modules covering healthcare leadership, effective healthcare teams, governance, people development, strategy and innovation, and leading organisational change.
What will I study on the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education? +
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.
Who is the AI in Medicine course designed for? +
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.
Who is the MSc in Endocrinology designed for? +
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.
Who is the MSc in Occupational Medicine suitable for? +
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.
Who is the Neurodiversity-inclusive Healthcare course designed for? +
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.
Who is the Occupational Medicine PGCert suitable for? +
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.
Who is the Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology designed for? +
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.
Who is the Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine suitable for? +
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.
Who is this masters in Medical Education suitable for? +
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.
Who is this pgdip Leadership in Healthcare programme suitable for? +
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.
Who is this the medical education programme suitable for? +
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.
Who is this the pgcert in Menopause Medicine suitable for? +
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.
Who is this the pgdip in Medical Education suitable for? +
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.
Who should study an MSc in Critical Care? +
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.
Why study a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education? +
A Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education helps healthcare professionals develop their knowledge of teaching, assessment, and evaluation in clinical education.
Why study a Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine? +
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.
Who should study a Critical Care Certificate? +
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.
Why study a Postgraduate Certificate in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine? +
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.
Why study a Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine? +
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.
Why study a Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine? +
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.
Why study a Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes? +
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.
Why study a Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Healthcare? +
A Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Healthcare develops your understanding of healthcare leadership, healthcare management, organisational leadership, and service improvement through structured postgraduate study.
Why study a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education? +
A Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education provides a broader understanding of healthcare education, including teaching, assessment, curriculum design, educational leadership, media, and evaluation.
Why study a Postgraduate Diploma in Rheumatology? +
A Postgraduate Diploma in Rheumatology develops an evidence-based understanding of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions, including their underlying science, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and management.
Why study an MSc in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine? +
An MSc in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine combines advanced postgraduate study of aesthetic medicine with master's-level research and an independent Professional Project.
Why study an MSc in Medical Education? +
An MSc in Medical Education combines advanced study of healthcare education with an independent master's-level Professional Project.
Why study an MSc in Leadership in Healthcare? +
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.
Why study an MSc in Diabetes? +
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.
Why study an MSc in Rheumatology? +
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.
How do I apply to an online healthcare course? +
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.
What are the entry requirements? +
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.
English is not my first language - do I need any qualifications before I apply? +
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.
Who can provide my reference? +
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.
Is there an upper age limit? +
No, there is no upper age limit.
What are the fees? +
Course fees start at £3,900.00. Payment plans are available, however, we do not offer funding.
Do I have to pay my fees in one go? +
No, we offer interest free payment plans for all of our courses to help you spread the cost.
Is the course completely online? +
Yes, everything is done entirely online through our learning platform, Moodle. You do not need to attend the University.
How do online courses work? +
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.
Can I study on the weekend? +
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.
How much time will I need to spend on the course each week? +
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.
Can I have a demo of the platform to see if this is something that I want to do? +
There is a demonstration of our platform on YouTube.
Who are your tutors? +
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.
How are students supported during the course? +
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.
Can I do more than one course at the same time? +
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.
How would the practical elements of the course be covered? +
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.
Can I just do one module? +
Unfortunately, the University is unable to provide this service.
Why do I have to do the Postgraduate Diploma first? +
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.
When is the next intake? +
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.
What does the exam entail? +
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.
What happens if I don't know an answer to a question? +
During the exam, if you are unable to answer a question you are able to progress onto the next question.
What happens if I fail? +
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.
Can I take a break from the course? +
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.
How do I progress to the MSc? +
Providing you have passed the Postgraduate Diploma, simply let our applications team know that you would like to continue onto the MSc.
Do I get a student card? +
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.
When will I get my login details? +
You will receive your login details for the online learning platform, Moodle, a week prior to your course starting.
Will I get a certificate? +
Yes, certificates are either physically given to you at your graduation or posted to you if you are unable to attend.
If I’ve signed up for the 2 year MSc, do I get a certificate at the end of the PgDip? +
No, unfortunately, if you have signed up for two years, you will receive your certificate at graduation at the end of your second year.
What will appear on my certificate? +
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.
What can I put after my name, once I have completed the course? +
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.
Are the courses recognised outside of the UK? +
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.
Will I be a specialist in my field after doing a course with you? +
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.
Will these courses help doctors practice in the UK? +
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.
Is PLAB a pre-requisite? +
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.
Is there any PLAB training included? +
No, this is a formal University qualification. The course is designed to assist when competing for training or consultants posts.
How is this going to help with PLAB? +
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.
Will you accept MBBS graduates? +
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.
Can I pursue an MSc with just an MBBS? +
Yes, you are able to apply for a 2 year MSc.
Can someone join during house training? +
Yes, as you hold a medical degree you are able to apply for the courses we offer.