This 2-year online MSc in Family Medicine is aimed at a variety of healthcare professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skillset in the topic of family medicine. Our family medicine course is perfect for all medical graduates and post graduates (MBBS/ MD's) and those looking to add value to their CV with a family physician degree. This MSc in family medicine will enable graduates to rise to the challenges of delivering high quality care to their patients within a complex primary and secondary care environment.

Documents Required

• A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
• A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
• The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
• A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
• A copy of your proof of English competency

English Language Requirements

Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS (with an overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

This master's in family medicine places assessments at the heart of the learning process through the employment of clinical scenarios to enhance problem-solving, critical analysis and evidence-based care. Since the scenarios act as a focus for learning and assessment, the two are intrinsically linked.

The 8 modules on the family medicine course have the same assessment format and for all modules, you will be assigned a dedicated expert tutor. Your tutor will then facilitate case discussions with the group, whilst monitoring, assessing and marking your work throughout. You will also participate in a combination of module activities that may be group and/or individual based, dependent on the module.

These innovative teaching methods enable you to envisage the translation of your studies into your every day work and practice.

Due to the online nature of the family medicine course, you will be expected to regularly login and participate in the course - ideally on a daily basis. Students are recommended to spend around two hours per day on their studies. Our dedicated Student Support Team are also available to help with any problems you may face. From navigating our online platform to advising you on deadlines, our team can assist with any questions or challenges you may have along the way.

The assessment breakdown includes:

Year 1

• Academic Forum - 40%

  • Every week students are presented with two/three clinical case-based scenarios that are reflective of every day clinical practice and research.

  • Tutors will post a number of questions and prompts to aid students in a formal discussion of each case.

  • These discussions are facilitated throughout by your tutor and are then assessed at the end of every module.

• Reflective Journal - 10%
  The reflective journal is used by students throughout each module to monitor personal progress. This is guided by weekly feedback from your tutor and is graded at the end of every module. The journal typically includes the following:
  

  • Initial expectations and reasons for taking the course.

  • Module and/or personal learning objectives.
  • Description of events, issues and learning points within current personal practice.
  • Change in every day practice due to knowledge gained on each module.
  • A description of what has been learned during the module.

• Module Assignment - 20%

  This can be either a Group Activity or an Individual Activity:

  • Group Activity: Group assignments are designed to hone skills in the multidisciplinary, holistic approach to modern treatments and patient management by requiring group participation in a single piece of work.

  • Individual Activity: Individual assignments are designed to hone skills in academic career progression through such tasks as reviewing papers, developing scientific posters or abstracts, peer-reviewing, social media activities, patient information leaflets and essays.

• Exam - 30%

  • Case problems in the form of a one-hour timed examination with multiple-choice questions directly test the reasoning and knowledge objectives of the module.

  • The online exam is marked automatically.

  • The examination tests related theory and problem-solving skills.

Year 2

• Research Methodologies and Critical Appraisal

  • This module runs over an 8 week period and is designed to develop skills in critical appraisal and knowledge of research methodologies. The module consists of mandatory formative assessment activities to support your learning and development prior to the Professional Project module.

• Professional Project

  • Students will create a dissertation, the theme of which has been developed in discussion with their tutor.

  • Supervision will normally involve direct online support involving planned progress, supporting research activity and reading student work.

  • Supervisors and students will agree on a communications plan, which may involve emails or online chats. Some students may employ the use of freely available chat or audio conferencing facilities for live discussion with supervisors.

  • Students will have access to online forums where they can develop their research capabilities together.

  • All communications with tutors will be logged on the Professional Project forum by the student, and consist of brief summaries of discussion.