Our online courses are directed to help improve skills and knowledge in the speciality for all medical graduates and post graduates (MBBS/ MD's). Also, healthcare professionals working within a relevant clinical setting, both UK and overseas, with a related healthcare science degree (including international qualifications) are eligible to apply for the one-year diploma in stroke medicine.

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 online Postgraduate Diploma in Stroke 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 six modules on the stroke medicine diploma 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: 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.