Overview
Key facts
Medicine for the Older Person at Royal College of Physicians provides a supportive, richly informative, and accessible educational opportunity for healthcare professionals wishing to upskill or refresh their understanding of how common geriatric conditions present and are managed.
The programme aims to develop clinically focused diagnostic skills through the use of interactive patient cases. It allows for opportunities to practice and develop diagnostic skills in a highly engaging format. It enhances the skills required to identify important clinical features to develop a diagnosis and formulate effective management plans for patients.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused videos.
- Integrated access to Medical Libraries, Databases, Journals, e-books, research papers and drug formulary.
- A focus on mastery of competencies
- Online proctoring of formal, summative exams.
- A range of assignment types including multi-media assignments, focused on select competencies/skills.
- Real-time, synchronous tutorials via video conferencing and online discussion forums
- Development of learning communities within and beyond each programme.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must be a healthcare professional holding a clinical bachelor qualification (or nursing diploma)
- Need to have an honours degree or equivalent from a recognised institution
- Evidence of proficiency in the English language
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents4000 GBP / full≈ 4000 GBP / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals4000 GBP / full≈ 4000 GBP / full
Funding
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