INSPIRING
EXCELLENCE
TO TRANSFORM
HEALTHCARE
WARWICK MEDICAL SCHOOL
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2019/2020
warwick.ac.uk/pg
WHERE OUR GRADUATES ARE NOW
AMY BURROWS
MB ChB, 2016
PGA in Essentials of Clinical Education, 2017
Where have you been working since
graduating from the MB ChB?
I’m working in Brighton as a
Foundation Year 2 doctor on a busy
gastroenterology ward. Some rotations
can keep you really busy, but others are
flexible – I’ve managed to travel a lot
this year. I feel like I’ve learnt so much
since graduation and my confidence
grows with every job rotation. I love
ward-based medicine and am aiming
to apply for Core Medical Training
after some time out. I’ve also done a
lot of teaching and have set up my
own teaching programmes on the
south coast.
Why did you choose to study
the Essentials of Clinical Education
module from the Medical
Education programme?
I chose it because I’m planning on
pursuing a career in medical education
alongside clinical practice. I wanted
to learn more about planning and
delivering teaching in a structured and
efficient way to engage students. Having
undertaken the module at Warwick
and enjoyed it, I would come back to
complete the PG Certificate
and eventually the Master’s course
here because it was taught in a very
user-friendly and open way.
How do you think this module will
help you in your career?
I’ve started teaching in various capacities,
including lecturing, and this course
will help my academic portfolio when
I want to take on bigger projects. The
coursework is so helpful in practice as
I’ve been forced to analyse the way I
teach, collect and give feedback, my
use of technology in teaching and the
efficacy of what I do. It will help me to
demonstrate a wider appreciation of
academia and professionalism.
Why do you think taking professional
modules like this is important?
Postgraduate study is really important for
your professional development. You can
be a clinician but still have an interest in
another area (such as education, sports
medicine, event medicine, wilderness
medicine), and modules like this are
a way to show your interest in an
interview and also develop your skills.
You have the opportunity to mix with
healthcare professionals from lots of
different disciplines to share ideas and
techniques, which helps broaden your
knowledge-base and experience.
WHY
WARWICK
MEDICAL
SCHOOL?
Based at the
world-leading University
of Warwick, Warwick
Medical School (WMS)
provides transformative
learning and research
opportunities that spark
debate, fuel ambition
and incite innovation.
We offer a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities,
including Postgraduate Awards, Certificates, Diplomas and Master’s
programmes. Alongside these, we offer career and personal
development opportunities, research courses and the UK’s largest
graduate-only entry MB ChB programme.
Our young, modern medical school attracts some of the brightest
minds – both students and academics. One of our teaching
strengths is that many of our academics combine their teaching
commitments with their work within clinical specialities. This
ensures they bring the very latest thinking and knowledge of the
healthcare sector to your studies.
Our research academics work across the fields of Health Sciences,
Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Trials. The University’s rich
research environment and our regional, national and international
partnerships enable us to carry out impactful research. The work
of our research academics also influences the content of our
education programmes, guaranteeing that your education is led by
the latest research breakthroughs.
This culture of curiosity within the school, and the University as a
whole, means you’ll be pushed to question what you know, and to
ask new questions.
All our learning and research opportunities are provided on
Warwick’s safe and welcoming campus, where you’ll become a part
of a dynamic international community. A place where everything
you need to study, relax and connect is within easy reach.
By immersing yourself in our challenging, focused and supportive
learning environment, surrounded by people who share your drive
and intellectual curiosity, you’ll put yourself in the best position to
excel. You’ll develop the advanced skills and fresh perspectives
to take your career to the next level, or to pursue your area of
expertise in new and possibly unexpected directions.
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WARWICK
IN NUMBERS
YOUR
LEARNING
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WARWICK ENCOURAGES
YOU TO BECOME
IMMERSED IN YOUR
STUDY
TH
IN THE UK
(The Guardian 2019 rankings)
3
RD
MOST TARGETED
UNIVERSITY
by the largest number of
UK top employers
(The Graduate Market in 2018,
High Fliers Research Ltd.)
4
TH
IN EUROPE FOR
OUR TEACHING AND
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
(Times Higher Education (THE) Europe Teaching
Rankings 2018)
19
TH
OF THE
WORLD’S MOST
INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITIES
(Times Higher Education (THE), 2018)
OVER
14,000
HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONALS
HAVE STUDIED
OUR CERTIFICATE
IN DIABETES CARE
COURSE
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By providing a diverse experience to set you apart, we believe
our courses can help you further develop your skills and
knowledge, so you can provide even more effective care.
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AMONG UK
RESEARCH
UNIVERSITIES
in the most recent research
assessment exercise
Our teaching staff are not only researchers using
the latest evidence to inform their teaching, but
also practicing clinicians; they appreciate the
challenges you face on a daily basis because
they face them too. What’s more, our educators
are from a range of healthcare backgrounds so
they bring a diverse and broad understanding
of healthcare to your learning.
Postgraduate study is also a great opportunity to
broaden your worldview. Our students are from
a variety of healthcare settings and from many
different parts of the world. This leads to a rich
learning environment, in which you’ll be able to
interact with fellow independent thinkers and
challenge your own views.
Flexible learning so you can fit it all in
We understand how difficult it can be to fit in
studies around a busy working schedule and
personal commitments. For this reason, the
majority of our programmes are available to
study part time, making the most of a modular,
flexible approach. This means you can continue
to practice while expanding your skill set further.
A learning environment that enables
you to excel
Warwick’s hard-earned reputation for excellence
means we are dedicated to providing you with
access to the best facilities in which to study.
The PG Hub and Wolfson Exchange on central
campus provide study areas exclusively for
postgraduates, while our main library gives you
access to over one million printed works and tens
of thousands of electronic books and journals.
In addition to these resources, students on
specific programmes will have access to bespoke
training facilities, including new laboratory
spaces, and clinical and dental facilities within
our partner organisations.
(Research Excellence Framework, 2014)
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LOCAL AREA AND
ACCOMMODATION
TAUGHT
DEGREES
LIFE ON CAMPUS
Our close-knit campus community brings together
staff and students from all over the world.
Warwick Medical School is based at our Gibbet
Hill campus, just a ten-minute walk from our main
campus. In addition to the teaching spaces at Gibbet
Hill you’ll find a café and the BioMed Grid – a learning
space specifically designed for students at WMS and
its neighbouring department, the School of
Life Sciences.
CAMPUS FACILITIES
Our central campus offers a range of facilities for
you to enjoy. Our Arts Centre hosts a cinema screen,
art gallery and theatre; while our new Sports and
Wellness Hub, which opens in 2019, will be home
to a range of sports facilities including a swimming
pool, squash courts and climbing wall.
All the essentials are also taken care of, as campus
has its own cafés, pharmacy, post office and grocery
store. We also have a health centre providing a
range of services.
In our chaplaincy, chaplains from the Christian,
Jewish and Muslim faiths offer religious services,
alongside support and spaces for reflection, worship
and meeting friends. A Shabbat meal is offered every
Friday for our Jewish students and there is also an
Islamic prayer hall.
LOCAL AREA
Our Coventry-based campus extends into
Warwickshire, meaning you won’t be tied to
either a rural or city location.
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We are a short bus ride away from some of the UK’s
most well-known and historic towns; while cities such as
Birmingham and London can be reached easily by train.
Coventry is a modern city with a historic past, where
shops, restaurants and bars sit alongside the old and new
Coventry cathedrals. Just outside the city centre lies the
Ricoh Arena, a major sporting and music venue.
Leamington Spa is a popular place for Warwick students
to live, meet friends in its cafés and bars, or browse its
independent shops. And major historical sites lie a short
bus or car journey away in the form of Kenilworth and
Warwick castles and Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratfordupon-Avon, which is also home to the famous RSC (Royal
Shakespeare Company).
WHERE TO LIVE
If you’re planning to study full-time then looking for
the right accommodation will be an important part of
your planning process. Rest assured that whatever
you’re looking for, our dedicated accommodation
team will work hard to meet your needs and make
you feel at home.
Most of our postgraduate students live off campus,
opting to be based in Coventry, Leamington Spa or
Kenilworth. There are also some postgraduate rooms
available on campus. The campus has its own on-site
maintenance team and security service. For more details
and advice, visit warwick.ac.uk/accommodation
Advanced Clinical Practice
(PG Cert/PG Dip/MSc)
Advanced Critical Care Practice
(PG Cert/PG Dip/MSc)
Minimum requirements First degree (2:ii) or equivalent and
current registration as a healthcare professional alongside
four years post-registration experience. Applicants will
need to be currently employed or have access to clinical
placements as well as access to clinical and educational
mentorship support.
Minimum requirements First degree (2:ii) or equivalent and
current registration as a healthcare professional alongside
four years post-registration experience. Applicants will
need to be currently employed or have access to clinical
placements as well as access to clinical and educational
mentorship support.
English Language requirements Band A with specific
component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing
English Language requirements Band A with specific
component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing
Duration MSc: 3 years part-time; PG Dip: 2 years part-time;
PG Cert: 1 year part-time
Duration MSc: 3 years part-time; PG Dip: 2 years part-time;
PG Cert: 1 year part-time
Consistent with national guidance, this course will
enable non-medical clinicians to undertake full systems
examinations, develop the skills and knowledge to clinically
and critically interpret results to diagnose patients and
prescribe medications for minor ailments. Taught by senior
practicing clinicians, this course will give you the knowledge
you need to further develop your confidence and
skill set and prepare to work autonomously at a senior
clinical decision-making level. Our flexible course structure
allows you to study over a three-year period, starting with
the PG Certificate, then progressing to the PG Diploma
and finally completing the full MSc.
This course is designed for healthcare professionals caring
for critically ill patients and those working within acute,
emergency or critical care environments such as ambulance
services, intensive care units and emergency departments.
The course promotes a multidisciplinary approach to patient
care, and aims to help you develop the skills to undertake
autonomous practice. Core modules focus on pre-hospital
special incident management, critical care transfer and
advanced emergency practice.
Core modules
- Critical Care: Advanced Emergency Practice
-Postgraduate Induction and Your Professional Development
- Critical Care: Critical Care Transfer
- Clinical Examination Skills for Health Care Professionals
-Clinical Investigations and Diagnostics for Health
Care Professionals
-Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in
Health Care
Core modules
-Postgraduate Induction and Your Professional Development
-Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in
Healthcare
- Introduction to Management in Healthcare Organisations
- Professional Project
- Introduction to Management in Health Care Organisations
Optional modules
- Professional Project
- Critical Care: Pre-Hospital Special Incident Management
Optional modules
-Clinical Investigations and Diagnostics for Healthcare
Professionals
-Health Care Ethics
- Clinical Examination Skills for Health Care Professionals
- Critical Care: Advanced Emergency Practice
- Health Care Ethics
- Critical Care: Critical Care Transfer
- Community-Based Care
- Critical Care: Pre-Hospital Special Incident Management
- Community-Based Care
- Essentials of Clinical Education
- Improving Safety and Quality in Health Care
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Diabetes
(MSc)
Public Health
(PG Cert/PG Dip/MPH)
Health Research
(MSc)
Interdisciplinary Biomedical
Research (MSc)
Minimum requirements First degree (2:ii) or equivalent and
current registration as a healthcare professional alongside
two years post-registration experience in working with
patients with diabetes.
Minimum requirements First degree (2:ii) or equivalent
qualification, in an appropriate subject. We also consider
candidates with relevant work experience.
Minimum requirements First degree (2:ii) or equivalent
qualification, in an appropriate subject. We also consider
candidates with other relevant qualifications and individuals
with a minimum of three years’ work experience.
Minimum requirements First degree (2:i) or equivalent
qualification, in Physical Sciences or Life Sciences and A Level
Mathematics.
English Language requirements Band A with specific
component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing
Duration MSc: 1 year full-time or 3 years part-time; PG Dip:
2 years part-time; PG Cert: 1 year part-time
With more than 3.5 million people in the UK now known
to have diabetes and a further 549,000 estimated to have
undiagnosed diabetes, there has never been a more
important time for healthcare professionals to ensure they
are fully equipped to deal with this long-term condition.
Complications from poorly managed diabetes include
blindness, heart disease and amputation. It is therefore
essential that diabetes is diagnosed earlier and managed
effectively to ensure positive outcomes for patients. If you
are a healthcare professional involved in diabetes care, this
programme will enable you to develop your knowledge at an
academic level. This programme is available to study full-time
or part-time to fit in around busy working schedules and will
equip you with the essential knowledge to make a tangible
difference in an area of rising concern.
English Language requirements Band A with specific
component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing
Duration MSc: 1 year full-time or 3 years part-time; PG Dip:
2 years part-time; PG Cert: 1 year part-time
English Language requirements Band A with specific
component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing
Duration MSc: 1 year full-time or 3 years part-time; PG Dip: 2
years part-time; PG Cert: 1 year part-time
English Language requirements Band A with specific
component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing
Duration Full-time: 1 year
Research into healthcare today can positively impact and
change healthcare policies and systems for the future. Our
Master’s in Health Research enables and prepares you to
conduct your own research in the most efficient way. Course
content includes research methods, statistics and broader
research skills.
This programme provides a broad and balanced foundation
of biomedical research skills, including practical experience
in natural science disciplines. You will attend modules in
statistics, imaging, mathematical or molecular modelling,
physical biology and much more. During the year you will
have the opportunity to conduct two eleven-week research
projects in two different disciplines preparing you for your
future career.
Core modules
Core modules
- Postgraduate Induction and Your Professional Development
- Research Topics in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research
- Epidemiology and Statistics
- Physical Biology of the Cell
Core modules
-Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in
Health Care
- Frontier Techniques and Research Skills in Biomedicine
- Postgraduate Induction and Your Professional Development
- Qualitative Research Methods in Health
- Laboratory Project 1 and 2
Public health spans a broad range of issues and subject areas
and is suitable if you are looking to explore complex health
challenges on a global scale. Our course has a choice of
pathways to enable you to pursue the area of public health
you find most relevant and interesting. Pathways include: Global
Health, Health Services and an academic route centred on health
economics, epidemiology and research methods. At the end of
the Master’s, you will have the opportunity to complete either
a dissertation or professional project on a topic of your choice.
Previous projects have focused on a broad array of topics,
including childhood obesity, flu vaccination uptake within care
home staff and models of primary care for homeless patients.
- Epidemiology and Statistics
- Warwick Interdisciplinary Transferable Skills
Core modules
- Disease Prevention and Health Protection
Optional Core modules
Optional modules
-Postgraduate Induction and Your Professional Development
- Health Improvement and Management for Public Health
- Applied Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Healthcare
- Social Determinants of Health
-Design, Analysis and Interpretation of
Epidemiological Research
- Microscopy and Imaging
- Advancing Diabetes Care: Evidence into Practice
- Dissertation or Professional Project
- Mixed Methods for Health Research
- Introduction to Health Economics (for the Non-Economist)
- Computational Modelling
- Molecular Modelling
-Preventing Diabetes Complications: An Evidence
Based Approach
Optional modules
- Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Health Screening
Optional modules
- Design, Analysis and Interpretation Epidemiology Research
- Approaches to the Digital
- International Health Policy
- Molecular Biology: Principles and Techniques
- Complexity in the Social Sciences
-Introduction to Health Economics for Non-Health Economists
- Digital Objects, Digital Methods
-Frontier Instrumental Techniques for Molecular
Analytical Science
-Public Mental Health and Wellbeing: Measurements,
Determinants and Promotion
- Sociology of the Body
- Professional Project
- Qualitative Research Methods in Health
-Introduction to Management in Health Service Organisations
- Themes and Methods in Medical History
Optional modules
-Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Therapy:
Principles and Practice
-Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal
in Healthcare (available both on site and via
distance learning)
-Introduction to Management in Health Service
Organisations
- Essentials of Clinical Education
- Management of Diabetes in Practice
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- Principles and Techniques in Analytical Science
- Statistics for Data Analysis
- Quantitative Skills for System Biology
- Gender, Imperialism and International Development
-Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal
in Healthcare
- Global Health
- Pathways to the Public Health Workplace
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Medical Education
(PG Cert/PG Dip/MMedEd)
Orthodontics
(PG Cert/MSc)
Minimum requirements First degree (2:ii) or equivalent. All
applicants must have experience in teaching in a healthcare
context and be currently actively involved in teaching
activities. Applicants will be educated to first degree level
and normally be healthcare professionals.
Minimum requirements Applicants must hold a
current licence to practice dentistry and be in clinical
practice (BDS, LDS or international equivalent),
be a registrant of the General Dental Council (or
international equivalent), have their own indemnity
insurance for practising dentistry and have completed
one year’s post-primary qualification.
English Language requirements Band A with specific
component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing
Duration MMedEd: 3 years part-time; PG Dip: 2 years
part-time; PG Cert: 1 year part-time
English Language requirements Band A with specific
component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing
Duration 3-8 years part-time
Covering the key principles and methods of teaching and
learning within healthcare environments, this course will
provide you with the skills needed to plan and deliver
successful teaching sessions. Our flexible course structure
allows you to study over a three-year period, starting with the
PG Certificate, then progressing to the PG Diploma and finally
completing the full MMedEd. The Postgraduate Certificate
stage is also accredited by the Higher Education Academy.
Core modules
Our part-time Orthodontics MSc enables
General Dental Practitioners to study with
little time away from practice. The course is
informed by evidence-based dentistry and
you will learn from clinically active specialist
orthodontists. This course will enable you
to develop an understanding of modern
orthodontics and its scope for use in primary
care dental practice.
CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Digital Communication for Health
Infant Mental Health Online
Suitable for healthcare professionals in both primary and
secondary care roles, this professional development course
will demonstrate the ways effective digital communications
can help improve outcomes for patients with long-term
conditions.
This course aims to aid frontline professionals who work with
infants and their families with an understanding of emotional
regulation in the early years, its development and the
relationship between emotional regulation and dysregulation
to psychopathology.
Duration Two days
Duration 16 weeks
Core topics Types of digital communications within
healthcare, ethics, patient safety and benefits to health
services and patients.
Core topics Mother and foetus, social and emotional
development, neurophysiology and biochemical structure of
the brain, and babies and their relationships.
Study mode One day at the University of Warwick, followed
by online learning
Study mode Online
Health Screening
Parent Infant Interaction
Observation Scale (PIIOS)
-Clinical Practice in Orthodontic
Dentistry
Specifically designed for those implementing NHS screening
programmes, this course will introduce how to guarantee
safety, how decisions regarding screening policies are made
within the UK, and give an overview of numerous screening
programmes.
Aimed at professionals who work with parents and babies,
this course will enable you to use the PIIOS tool to assess
parent-infant interactions.
- Professional Project or Dissertation
-Multidisciplinary Treatment and
Orthodontic Force Systems
Duration One day
Optional modules
- Professional Project
- Postgraduate Induction and Your Professional Development
- Essentials of Clinical Education
- Becoming an Effective Teacher
- Assessment in Clinical Education
- Evidence and Values in Clinical Education
- Research Methods in Clinical Education
- Healthcare Ethics
-Introduction to Management in Health
Service Organisations
- Learning Technologies in Healthcare Education
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Core modules
-Postgraduate Induction and Your
Professional Development
- Principles of Orthodontic Dentistry
Core topics Remit of the UK National Screening Committee,
policy-making processes, screening criteria, screening
programmes, maximising patient outcomes.
Study mode At the University of Warwick
Duration Three days followed by online study
Core topics Care giving patterns, infant development,
interactional behaviours, introduction of and scoring via PIIOS.
Study mode Three days either at the University of Warwick
or a venue chosen and provided by the commissioning body,
followed by online learning
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DIABETES
ANTICOAGULATION
Our continuing professional development courses in diabetes focus on providing both an overarching
introduction to the condition for those beginning to provide care in that area, as well as providing a more
detailed course for those who are looking to specialise.
Anticoagulation therapy, including vitamin k
antagonists, are crucial for those at risk of stroke, deep
vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary emboli (PE).
Our range of anticoagulation courses are designed for
those working with patients receiving anticoagulants,
and provides practical and clinically-focused education
based on current guidelines and research evidence.
Certificate in Diabetes Care
(CIDC)
Management of Diabetes in
Hospital Clinical Areas (MDHCA)
Our CIDC course has enabled over 14,000 healthcare
professionals to establish a strong foundation in diabetes
care. The course links theory directly with practice and
provides the necessary knowledge to provide effective care
for those with diabetes.
With around 10% of all hospital beds in England being
occupied by a patient with diabetes, Trusts must enable
healthcare professionals, through further education, to
provide high quality care to those with diabetes mellitus.
Duration Part-time: Nine months
Core topics Insulin therapy, foot disease, diagnosis and
care pathways, eye disease, cardiovascular disease and
diabetes, blood glucose monitoring and acute complications
of diabetes.
Study mode Available online, part-time at Warwick or via
the Advanced Leaders scheme. This programme can also be
delivered to you and your colleagues at an overseas location.
To enquire about teaching cohorts overseas, please contact
our course team at pgt-portfolio4@warwick.ac.uk
Optimising Glycaemic Control
(OGC)
Designed for healthcare professionals who regularly conduct
diabetes clinics and reviews, this online course focuses on
developing knowledge to enable you to help your patients
achieve optimal glycaemic control using a range of therapies
such as insulin and GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Duration Part-time: Nine months
Core topics Practical management of insulin therapy and
GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy, treatment targets and
assessment of patients for third line therapies.
Study mode Available online or via the Advanced
Leaders scheme
Duration Part-time: Nine months
Core topics Diabetes mellitus in the hospital environment,
health policies and NHS initiatives, oral therapies, managing
cardiovascular risk, insulin regimens and infusions,
nephropathy, discharge planning, long term complications.
Study mode Available online or via the Advanced
Leaders scheme
Introduction to Anticoagulation
This course provides practical knowledge and hands-on
experience of point of care devices and dosing software, as
well as introducing clinical guidelines, audit procedures and
protocol development.
Duration One day
Core topics Oral anticoagulation, measuring and managing
the INR, anticoagulation drug interactions, atrial fibrillation
and VTE.
Study mode At the University of Warwick
Advanced Leaders
This programme trains healthcare professionals to facilitate
and teach the University of Warwick Diabetes short courses in
their local area.
Duration One to two days
Core topics Advanced leaders will learn about their role and
responsibilities in planning, organising and assessing the
teaching of the CIDC, MDHCA and OGC courses.
Study mode At the University of Warwick
Management of DVT and PE
within Primary Care
With an emphasis on primary care, this course explores
both diagnosis and management of DVT and PE, as well
as recent developments around venous thromboembolism
(VTE) prevention.
Duration One day
Core topics Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of DVT
and PE, D-Dimer testing, Thrombophilia and Post
Thrombotic Syndrome.
Study mode At the University of Warwick
Advanced Workshop for Nurses:
Clinical Scenarios for Managing
Warfarin and Direct Oral
Anticoagulants
Specifically designed for nurses working with patients
who receive anticoagulation, with the aim to refine clinical
knowledge and consider the latest evidence in the field and
how it translates into practice.
Oral Anticoagulation Update Day
Duration One day
Designed for those who are looking for a short refresher
course on anticoagulation therapy including vitamin k
antagonists and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACS).
Core topics Managing patients and use of vitamin k
antagonists, DOACS and ablation in atrial fibrillation.
Duration One day
Core topics DOACS and their use in Acute Coronary
Syndrome, risk assessment of atrial fibrillation, cardiac
ablation and patient resources.
Study mode At the University of Warwick
Oral Anticoagulation
Management for HCAs and
Assistant Practitioners
Study mode At the University of Warwick
Anticoagulation Management
Theory and Practice
Gain the theoretical knowledge that underpins anticoagulation
management, the pharmacology of vitamin k antagonists
and DOACS, including dosing, antidotes and interactions
leading to autonomous practice in dealing with complex
anticoagulation management problems.
Duration Three days
This one-day course introduces the basic knowledge of point
of care devices, quality control and potential side effects of
oral anticoagulation therapy.
Core topics Warfarin and drug interaction, management of
VTE, stroke prevention, atrial fibrillation, point of care testing,
patient self-management, quality control, anticoagulation
guidelines, primary care management.
Duration One day
Study mode At the University of Warwick
Core topics Overview of warfarin, point of care testing, audit
and protocol development and quality control.
Study mode At the University of Warwick
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RESEARCH
DEGREES
PhD by Published Work
PhD/MPhil in Medical Sciences
We welcome applications from
enthusiastic and innovative
graduates from a range of
disciplinary backgrounds –
medicine, biology, sociology,
public health, chemistry,
genetics, history, statistics,
systems engineering, business
and many more.
If you need assistance in identifying a prospective
supervisor, please contact Sean Barrett, Research
Degrees Officer, S.Barrett@warwick.ac.uk
Areas for PhD
supervision include:
Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Cell Biology,
Clinical Trials, Clinical Systems, Critical and
Emergency Care, Epidemiology, Health
Economics, Health Systems, Health Technology,
Infection, Immunology, Medical Education,
Medical Leadership, Medical Statistics,
Mental Health and Wellbeing, Metabolism,
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Nursing and Allied
Healthcare, Obesity and Diabetes, Primary Care,
Public Health, Reproduction, Sleep.
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Minimum 6 months’ registration prior to submission
Full-time 4 years
Minimum requirements Open to graduates of at least 7
years’ standing, normally holding a BSc or equivalent
Part-time 7 years
English Language requirements Band B
PhD/MPhil in Clinical Education
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree or
Master’s degree
Full-time 4 years
English Language requirements Band B
Part-time 7 years
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree or
Master’s degree
PhD/MPhil in Medicine
English Language requirements Band B
Full-time 4 years
Part-time 7 years
PhD/MPhil in Health Sciences
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree or
Master’s degree
Full-time 4 years
English Language requirements Band B
Part-time 7 years
MSc by Research - degree
titles include: Health Sciences,
Medical Sciences and Medicine
Full-time 1 year
Part-time 2 years
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree or
Master’s degree
English Language requirements Band A
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree or
Master’s degree
MD in Medicine
Warwick A*STAR Research
Attachment Programme (ARAP)
English Language requirements Band B
Full-time 2 years
Students will graduate with a PhD in Molecular Biomedicine
Part-time 3 years
Full-time 4 years (2 years at Warwick, 2 years at Singapore
A*STAR Research Institute)
PhD/MPhil in Nursing
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree or
Master’s degree
Full-time 4 years
English Language requirements Band B
English Language requirements Band B
Part-time 7 years
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree or
Master’s degree
English Language requirements Band B
Minimum requirements 2:i or equivalent in a Physical
Sciences or Life Sciences subject
PhD in Interdisciplinary
Biomedical Research
Full-time 4 years
Part-time 7 years
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree or
Master’s degree
English Language requirements Band A
MRC Doctoral Training
Partnership in Interdisciplinary
Biomedical Research
Full-time 4 years
Entry requirements 2:i or equivalent in a relevant subject
English Language requirements Band A
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APPLYING
TO WARWICK
ALL POSTGRADUATES — HOW TO APPLY
1. Research your chosen area
Find out as much as possible about your chosen course. If you
are a research student, complete the steps outlined on the left.
2. Apply online at warwick.ac.uk/pgapply
• If you are applying for a postgraduate taught course, you will need
to pay the application assessment fee now.
•
you are applying for a postgraduate research course, you will not
If
need to pay an application assessment fee.
•
Be sure to include an email address for your referee(s) as we will
contact them for you.
RESEARCH STUDENTS — BEFORE YOU APPLY
1. Find a project
Look through our list of approved projects to find a match within your
chosen research area. Check that you meet the academic and English
Language requirements, as well as any course-specific requirements.
A list of our current projects can be found at
warwick.ac.uk/med/study/researchdegrees/fs#funded
2. Contact an academic supervisor
If none of the above projects are suitable, you can approach one of our
approved supervisors directly and propose a project to develop together.
A list of our academic supervisors and their research interests is available at
warwick.ac.uk/med/study/researchdegrees/supervisors/list
3. Find out about funding
Research the different funding options available. There are deadlines
for funding opportunities, some of which are as early as January 2019.
You can find out more about funding options at Warwick at
warwick.ac.uk/scholarships
4. Finalise your project approval form
We ask that you submit a project approval form when you apply. If
this isn’t ready to submit when you apply, please include details of the
academic supervisor you’re working with.
5. Follow ‘All postgraduates — how to apply’ steps 2-5 (right)
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3. Upload your documents
We will email you with a link to upload your documents online. If you
have not taken an English Language test at the point of application, then
your result can be submitted at a later date. Documents required:
•
Transcripts from your university-level study
•
Project approval form or details of your supervisor (if you are a
research student)
•
Personal statement
•
English Language proficiency (if available)
4. We will email you with a decision
Please be aware that your application will be considered by an academic
selector or a qualified member of the Postgraduate Admissions Service.
5. If you are successful in receiving an offer, please reply
• Details of your conditions will be given in your offer email. If you have
been made a conditional offer, please meet your conditions as soon
as possible.
•
If requested in your offer email, pay the deposit within the time stated.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT (CPD) STUDENTS –
HOW TO APPLY
For information on how to apply for the Continuing Professional
Development course of your choice, please visit the individual course
page and follow the application instructions. All course pages can be
reached via warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/study/cpd
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FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES
There are many different funding routes available
for postgraduate study at Warwick.
SCHOLARSHIPS*
Each year there are a selection of scholarships
available to postgraduates studying taught courses
at Warwick. The complete list of scholarships can be
found online at warwick.ac.uk/scholarships. The
ones most relevant for students at Warwick Medical
School are:
•
Warwick Taught Master’s Scholarship Scheme
•
Chevening Scholarships (international
applicants only)
•
Fulbright-University of Warwick Award
•
Li Xiaoming Scholarship (Chinese applicants only)
•
International Scholarships
•
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
(MPH Public Health only)
OTHER SOURCES OF
FUNDING
Postgraduate loans
If you start a qualifying full-time or part-time Master’s
course, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan.
The loan is non means-tested and is intended as
a contribution towards your tuition fees and living
costs. Students who commenced their studies in
2018 could borrow up to £10,609 for the whole
course. The loan is paid back in instalments.
If you have a disability, including a mental health
condition or a specific learning difficulty such as
dyslexia or dyspraxia, you may be able to receive
Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs). DSAs don’t
need to be paid back and can be available even if
you don’t qualify for a postgraduate loan.
For up-to-date information, including the full eligibility
criteria, visit gov.uk/masters-loan. To check if your
course qualifies, visit warwick.ac.uk/pgfunding
Doctoral loans
Students hoping to study on a postgraduate doctoral
course, such as a PhD, are now able to apply for a
doctoral loan of up to £25,000. The loan is non
means-tested and is intended as a contribution
towards your tuition fees and living costs. The loan is
paid back in instalments. As with postgraduate loans,
those with a disability, mental health condition or
specific learning difficulty may be able to apply for
DSAs. For further information and full eligibility criteria,
visit http://gov.uk/doctoral-loan
THE COST OF
POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Academic fees
The fee you pay will depend on a number of
factors, including which course you will be studying
and whether you are a UK/EU student or Overseas
student. The fees for 2019/20 will be available at
warwick.ac.uk/pg/funding/fees as soon as they
have been finalised. Please check this webpage
before applying.**
Continuing Professional Development course costs
CPD courses are usually self-funded. However,
bursaries may be available through WMS that can
help towards your fees. To find out more please
contact wms.comms@warwick.ac.uk Alternatively, if
your Trust has the scope, they may be able to fund
your CPD course for you.
SARAN SHANTIKUMAR
Master’s in Public Health, 2015
WHERE OUR
GRADUATES
ARE NOW
What was your career path before
embarking on the MPH?
I qualified as a medical doctor and
worked in general surgery before
doing a PhD in molecular biology. I was
interested in research, but wanted to
work in a field with greater applicability
to the wider population, hence my
decision to move into public health.
Why did you choose to study at WMS?
Warwick Medical School has a fantastic
reputation. But metrics aside, the
structure of the WMS MPH provides a
great range of optional modules, so you
can choose your areas of interest. Also,
having the modules taught in one-week
blocks means you can fit your learning
more easily around other commitments
(be it part-time work or family).
What did you enjoy most?
Each module was led and taught by
experts so you knew you were being
provided with high-quality teaching and
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TOUCH
up-to-date information. I also particularly
enjoyed working with other students
from a variety of backgrounds and we
had ample opportunity to learn with and
from each other in group work activities.
How will you use what you have
learnt going forward?
I’ve learnt a lot about the theory of
public health and how it is used in
practice. I am now on an NHS Public
Health training scheme, and have the
opportunity to use what I learned in my
daily work. I also used the knowledge
gained to pass the written component of
the Membership of the Faculty of Public
Health exam.
Would you recommend it to
other people?
The MPH at WMS will give you the
confidence to become a competent and
valuable public health practitioner. It is
geared towards giving you the exposure
you need in the broad scope of practical
and academic public health.
@warwickmed
@WarwickMedicalSchool
wms.comms@warwick.ac.uk
Warwick Medical School
+44 (0)24 7657 4880
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*Scholarship opportunities may change, so for the latest information visit warwick.ac.uk/scholarships
**To enquire further about potential additional costs, please contact wms.comms@warwick.ac.uk
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