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This program is designed for intensive care clinicians and senior nurses, offering participants the opportunity to enhance their expertise in the field and earn an advanced degree through distance learning. It establishes a theoretical foundation for managing critically ill or injured patients while developing skills in critical analysis and research. Participants will:
• Build theoretical knowledge for critical care patient management
• Hone abilities in producing critical reviews and conducting research
• Expand specialty knowledge while cultivating leadership capabilities
• Earn an advanced qualification without interrupting full-time employment
Program Structure
The flexible modular format accommodates working professionals, ensuring participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to advance in their specialty. Admission is selective to maintain rigorous academic standards, enabling students to complete this MSc program while employed full-time.
Evaluation Methods
• Continuous assessment throughout taught modules
• Combined evaluation through written assignments, exams, and presentations
Instructional Delivery
The program utilizes Queen Mary's virtual learning platform (QMplus) and Echo360 video system. Participants can access lectures through audio recordings and digital presentations, while engaging with faculty and peers via discussion forums and collaborative activities.
Career Prospects
With an aging population driving demand, this online program prepares intensive care professionals to meet growing needs for specialized medical providers. It equips clinicians and senior nurses with advanced skills to deliver high-quality critical care services.
Degree requirements - This programme is aimed at doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Postgraduate experience of critical care medicine is essential. IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking, TOEFL minimum score 92 overall with 21 in Writing, 19 in Reading, 18 in Listening and 21 in Speaking.