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Continuing Professional Development by Distance Learning

Do you want to study flexibly and in privacy by distance learning but do not have the time or funding available for a full MSc?

All of the modules that comprise our distance learning programme can be studied on an individual basis or as themed groups. A list of the individual modules available can be found here. The modules and themed groups of modules enable participants to refresh their skills or develop new skills, and to keep in touch with the latest research and knowledge underlying efforts to improve public health worldwide.

Themes

The three themes available are Epidemiology and Statistics for Health, Key Infectious Diseases and Health Economics. Suggested combinations of modules are given within each theme webpage, including some cross-cutting theme combinations.

Click here to download the flyer in PDF format.

Who Should Apply

The modules and themes are suitable for professionals who wish to refresh or modernise their skills in key areas without taking a full postgraduate course. These include those working in NGOs, government health departments, clinicians, researchers, scientists or other professionals who are exposed to some of the topics covered and wish to learn more. 

Taster Sessions

Taster sessions of some of our modules are available to view before you apply:

Key Dates

Application Deadline - 31 August 2012

Registration Deadline - 30 November 2012

Course Starts - From October 2012 (or after registration)

Examinations - June 2013

Application Procedure

Applications should be submitted electronically to the University of London International Programmes. Each module has a six character code (for example, EPM101) and this code should be used on the application form. The online application form can be found by clicking here.

Entrance Requirements

Where previous experience or qualifications are required, they are listed on the webpage for each module and in the corresponding module specification. If you already have sufficient background qualifications or experience then you may be able to take some more specialist modules without the need to first complete core modules. Please check each module specification for details.

Students must meet the appropriate standard of English needed to study this course. Details can be found here.

Credits

Each module is worth 10 or 15 postgraduate credits. Information about credits is given on the relevant module specification.

Fees

The tuition fees for each module are £1,105 or £1,655 depending on the size of the module.  Details are given on the webpage for each individual module.

Longer Courses Available

Applicants wishing to take more than three or four modules may be interested in studying for a formal postgraduate qualification at Certificate (60 credits), Diploma (120 credits) or Masters level (180 credits):

Full details of the longer programmes can be found here.

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