The online Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics and Child Health is applicable to all the medical graduates and post graduates (MBBS/ MD's).

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 Child Health and Paediatrics Postgraduate Diploma course 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 six modules on the 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.

Due to the online nature of the 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.

The assessment breakdown includes:

• Academic Forum - 40%

  • Case problems reflective of day-to-day practice/research will be presented for the students to consider and answer every week.

  • Students discuss the concepts being presented in the case within their online group discussion forum, facilitated throughout the module by their tutor and marked by them at the end of the module.

  • The content of the academic forum is based on the learning outcomes for the module.

• Reflective Journal - 10%

  • The online reflective journal is a learning portfolio that requires students to record and critically reflect on their learning. Reflection is an important aspect of the programme since the professionals will be able to spend time considering how their practice compares to the themes being discussed in the module. The tutor provides feedback to the student weekly and marks it at the end of the module. Reflective practice is a requirement for healthcare professionals for professional re-validation and professional development.

• Module Assignment - 20%

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

  • Group Activity: Designed to stimulate and test the students’ ability to work as a team in taking the subject area forward. A group task is set, the group elects a leader using the online forum and the leader allocates tasks to group members. The leader is responsible for managing, collating and submitting the activity (online) at the end of the module. The tutor provides formative guidance part way through the module and marks the assessment at the end.

  • Individual Activity: Designed to stimulate and demonstrate personalised learning, creativity and problem solving with application to each student’s own practice area.
    Examples of individual activities might include either a written assignment, developing an academic poster presentation, a blog or social media project.

    All students must complete the same assignment for each module which is pre-determined by the Programme Leader before the modules commence.

• 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.