Postgraduate Diploma In Gastroenterology
Course information
Batch Coming Soon
Course Duration
1 year 6 months
Limited Seats Available
15-20 Seats
Where you'll learn
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Blizard Institute
The Blizard Institute, the largest institute of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, conducts research and education across various areas of modern biomedicine, specialising in cell biology, genomics, immunology, neuroscience, primary care, population health, and trauma sciences. With research contributing to Queen Mary's joint seventh position in the UK (REF 2021), the institute benefits from close collaboration with linked NHS hospital trusts, enriching teaching and research with diverse clinical insights. Barts Health NHS Trust, affiliated with the institute, hosts one of the UK's leading trauma and emergency care centres, Europe's largest Trauma Centre, and Europe's busiest Heart Centre.
Facilities
- Access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
- Access to online library facilities and reading materials
- Access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
- Video tutorials for lab-based work
- Access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Blizard Institute
The Blizard Institute, the largest institute of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, conducts research and education across various areas of modern biomedicine, specialising in cell biology, genomics, immunology, neuroscience, primary care, population health, and trauma sciences. With research contributing to Queen Mary's joint seventh position in the UK (REF 2021), the institute benefits from close collaboration with linked NHS hospital trusts, enriching teaching and research with diverse clinical insights. Barts Health NHS Trust, affiliated with the institute, hosts one of the UK's leading trauma and emergency care centres, Europe's largest Trauma Centre, and Europe's busiest Heart Centre.
Facilities
- Access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
- Access to online library facilities and reading materials
- Access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
- Video tutorials for lab-based work
- Access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course
Teaching
You'll be taught by internationally recognised academics in a variety of methods, including:
- online lectures and seminars
- podcasts
- reading material and guided reading exercises
- clinical case presentations
- group discussions via the QMplus portal.
We invest in both your educational and personal development, and you will be assigned an Academic Adviser, who will support you during your studies.
You'll be taught by internationally recognised academics in a variety of methods, including:
- online lectures and seminars
- podcasts
- reading material and guided reading exercises
- clinical case presentations
- group discussions via the QMplus portal.
We invest in both your educational and personal development, and you will be assigned an Academic Adviser, who will support you during your studies.
Assessment
Each module will be assessed by coursework and a written exam.
Each module will be assessed by coursework and a written exam.
Career Paths
During your studies you'll have access to support at every stage in your degree, including one-to-one academic guidance, tailored workshops and external guest speakers. Graduates of this course are well-placed to progress onto MSc-level study.
During your studies you'll have access to support at every stage in your degree, including one-to-one academic guidance, tailored workshops and external guest speakers. Graduates of this course are well-placed to progress onto MSc-level study.
Fees and Study Options
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £9,650
Duration : 18 months
- The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years
- Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £9,650
Duration : 18 months
- The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years
- Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree
Fees
£19,300
1 year 6 months Course
Postgraduate Diploma In Gastroenterology
Help
Batch Coming Soon
Course Duration
1 year 6 months
Limited Seats Available
15-20 Seats
What you'll learn
This Postgraduate Diploma in Gastroenterology is aimed at practising clinicians wishing to understand the sciences underpinning clinical diseases and their management. It touches on a number of core topics, from paediatric and adolescent gastrointestinal (GI) through to adult GI diseases. You’ll acquire a number of invaluable skills throughout the programme.
You’ll be taught by world-leading experts, internationally recognised for their cutting-edge research in gastroenterology and be introduced to established techniques of research and enquiry and how they are used to create and interpret knowledge.
If you successfully complete this postgraduate diploma, you may be eligible for progression onto our Gastroenterology Online MSc.
Where you'll learn
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Blizard Institute
The Blizard Institute, the largest institute of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, conducts research and education across various areas of modern biomedicine, specialising in cell biology, genomics, immunology, neuroscience, primary care, population health, and trauma sciences. With research contributing to Queen Mary's joint seventh position in the UK (REF 2021), the institute benefits from close collaboration with linked NHS hospital trusts, enriching teaching and research with diverse clinical insights. Barts Health NHS Trust, affiliated with the institute, hosts one of the UK's leading trauma and emergency care centres, Europe's largest Trauma Centre, and Europe's busiest Heart Centre.
Facilities
- Access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
- Access to online library facilities and reading materials
- Access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
- Video tutorials for lab-based work
- Access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Blizard Institute
The Blizard Institute, the largest institute of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, conducts research and education across various areas of modern biomedicine, specialising in cell biology, genomics, immunology, neuroscience, primary care, population health, and trauma sciences. With research contributing to Queen Mary's joint seventh position in the UK (REF 2021), the institute benefits from close collaboration with linked NHS hospital trusts, enriching teaching and research with diverse clinical insights. Barts Health NHS Trust, affiliated with the institute, hosts one of the UK's leading trauma and emergency care centres, Europe's largest Trauma Centre, and Europe's busiest Heart Centre.
Facilities
- Access to QMplus, our bespoke online learning platform
- Access to online library facilities and reading materials
- Access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources
- Video tutorials for lab-based work
- Access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course
Teaching
You'll be taught by internationally recognised academics in a variety of methods, including:
- online lectures and seminars
- podcasts
- reading material and guided reading exercises
- clinical case presentations
- group discussions via the QMplus portal.
We invest in both your educational and personal development, and you will be assigned an Academic Adviser, who will support you during your studies.
You'll be taught by internationally recognised academics in a variety of methods, including:
- online lectures and seminars
- podcasts
- reading material and guided reading exercises
- clinical case presentations
- group discussions via the QMplus portal.
We invest in both your educational and personal development, and you will be assigned an Academic Adviser, who will support you during your studies.
Assessment
Each module will be assessed by coursework and a written exam.
Each module will be assessed by coursework and a written exam.
Career Paths
During your studies you'll have access to support at every stage in your degree, including one-to-one academic guidance, tailored workshops and external guest speakers. Graduates of this course are well-placed to progress onto MSc-level study.
During your studies you'll have access to support at every stage in your degree, including one-to-one academic guidance, tailored workshops and external guest speakers. Graduates of this course are well-placed to progress onto MSc-level study.
Fees and Study Options
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £9,650
Duration : 18 months
- The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years
- Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £9,650
Duration : 18 months
- The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years
- Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree