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Single Module Study

Flexible, modular learning

Our extensive range of postgraduate taught modules cover clinical, professional and research subjects in-depth. Our modular course structure allows flexible study options for part-time learning. Many modules can be studied as stand-alone units or as part of a multi-year programme of part-time study leading to a postgraduate qualification.

Alternatively, many of our modules can be taken for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes alone (without assessment); see our CPD page for more information.

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Single module study

Most modules involve approximately 35 hours of face-to-face teaching accompanied by 165 hours of independent learning. Teaching is usually an intensive 5-day block over one week, though some modules are taught over several weeks.

For a full list of our current modules, as well as detailed information on eligibility requirements and teaching formats, please see the detailed module specifications on our dedicated single module pages below.

Standard single module registration processes and fees apply; the current single module fee is £871*. Full fee and funding information is available here >

*(fees correct 18/19 and for UK/EU/Ch Is students only)

DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY ARE AVAILABLE HERE >

Our current modules

Modules scheduled to run this academic year are shown below.

Details of provisional module dates can be found here [link to module timetable page].

Module content amendment disclaimer >

Acute & Emergency Paediatrics

Acute Cardiology Principles & Practice

Advanced Communication Skills & Strategies in Medical Education

Advanced Professional Issues in Surgery

Anatomy & Physics

Assessment & Optimisation

Assessment & Treatment of Dementia

Auto-Immunity

Behavioural Science and Psychotherapy

Biological Sciences in Psychiatry

Clinical Trials Management

Commissioning for Quality Care

Communication, Learning & Teaching in Health & Social Care

Core Principles of Psychiatry

Developmental Paediatrics

Diabetes Practice in Primary Care

Emergency care

Epidemiology

Evidence Based Practice

Feedback & Debriefing in Simulation

Frailty and Elderly Medicine

Fundamentals of Cardiac Diagnostics & Interventions

Global Public Health

Health Protection

High Risk Anaesthesia

Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine

Intensive Medicine

Invasive & Interventional Cardiology

Leadership and change in clinical services

Leadership & Change Management in Clinical Services

Learning & Teaching in Medical Education

Management of Long-Term Conditions in Children

Musculoskeletal & Neurological Imaging

Oncological Imaging

Pedagogical Practice in Medical Education

Perioperative Care of the Surgical Patient

Physical Health Update for Psychiatrists

Principles & Practice of Public Health

Principles & Practice of Simulation in Healthcare

Perioperative Care of the Surgical Patient

Principles and Practice of Simulation in Surgery

Psychological & Social Perspectives of Dementia

Quality, Safety & Service Improvement in Clinical Services

Quality, Safety and Experience in Service Improvement

Research Methods and Critical Appraisal

Technology Enhanced Learning in Clinical Education

Understanding Dementia

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Build towards an academic qualification

Each module listed below is worth 20 level 7 credits. Modules can be taken individually or can build towards an academic qualification if desired; the number of credits required for each qualification is shown in the table below.

Where relevant, candidates may gain credits via recognition of prior learning (RPL) for study at another academic institution. Qualification awards require completion of mandatory modules (these vary by qualification); in many instances these are combined with your choice of optional module(s) to achieve the credits required for the award.

Credit breakdown
Qualification	Level 7 credits	Equivalent number of modules	Maximum study period
Single module	20	1	1 year
PGCert	60	3	3 years
PGDip	120	6	4 years
MSc	180	6 + 60 credit dissertation	5 years

For more information about any of our modules, or for advice about single module registration and part-time study towards a qualification, contact dme@bsms.ac.uk.