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Postgraduate Diploma Expedition and Wilderness Medicine (Online Delivery)

UK

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What will I learn?

Travel for both work and pleasure is becoming increasingly prevalent.

In this emerging market, current job adverts are asking for doctors and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) with training, experience and specialization in wilderness and expedition medicine.

Examples may include adventure holidays, charity work and overseas employment - scenarios could be anything from climate research expeditions, treks and charity work to going into space.

This online course is run with the collaborative partner Diploma MSc.

On successful completion, you will become a leader in the field of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine and can go on to study the MSc in Expedition and Wilderness Medicine.

CAREERS

The course has direct relevance to the demands of working roles and will assist in career enhancement and support specialisation.

It is envisaged that most students will be accepting expedition-related roles or aspiring to such positions.

A postgraduate qualification gives you a competitive advantage that will set you apart from other applicants.

Which department am I in?

University of South Wales

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (1 year)

Tuition fees
£4,800.00 (5,22,990) per year
Total Course Fees for UK & International Students: £4,800

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of South Wales

Llantwit Road,

Treforest,

Pontypridd,

Rhondda, Cynon, Taff,

CF37 1DL, WALES, Wales

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree. Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. 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 overall score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 for each band) or an equivalent qualification. TOEFL with a score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a modern, forward-thinking institution that provides practical courses with an applied approach.

  • Affordable city and campus living
  • 2,500 international students annually from 120 countries
  • Scholarships worth up to GBP2,500 available
  • Opportunities for work placements across many courses