Applied Paediatrics

  • Postgraduate taught
  • MSc

Applied Paediatrics

Advance your understanding of the scientific and evidence base of paediatrics

  • Postgraduate taught
  • PG Cert

Applied Paediatrics

Advance your understanding of the scientific and evidence base of paediatrics

  • Postgraduate taught
  • PG Dip

Applied Paediatrics

Advance your understanding of the scientific and evidence base of paediatrics

Advance your understanding of the scientific base of paediatrics and skills in critical evaluation of evidence

Build familiarity with genomic medicine to understand how this underpins both common and rare childhood diseases and its expanding importance to paediatric and neonatal medicine

Evaluate uncertainties and challenges within paediatric healthcare to inform patient management and future directions of innovation and research

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Course key facts

Minimum entry standard

  • 2:1 degree in a healthcare related subject such as Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, MBBS, or a similar health science

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Minimum entry standard

  • 2:1 degree in a healthcare related subject such as Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, MBBS, or a similar health science

View full entry requirements

Minimum entry standard

  • 2:1 degree in a healthcare related subject such as Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, MBBS, or a similar health science

View full entry requirements

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Course overview

Enhance your understanding of the scientific and evidence base of paediatrics on this fully online multidisciplinary course.

Ideal for those working with children and young people in a professional capacity, this programme provides a grounding in paediatric science before allowing you to specialise in topics relevant to your area of practice.

In your second year, you'll focus on one stream choosing from: neonatal medicine, acute paediatrics, specialist paediatrics, or a mixture of all three specialisms. Through these studies, you'll consider high-impact paediatric conditions and the importance of optimising child health trajectories.

Rigorous academic training in research methods is provided in your third year, where you'll apply your skills to a significant research project.

This work will enhance your ability to critically evaluate management strategies and assess future research innovations.

Enhance your understanding of the scientific and evidence base of paediatrics on this fully online multidisciplinary course.

Ideal for those working with children and young people in a professional capacity, this programme provides a grounding in the fundamentals of paediatric science.

Various research methodologies will be explored to help you better understand the health trajectories of children and population-based child health and ethics.

You'll compare and contrast different approaches and learn how to select the most appropriate.

You'll also build an appreciation of genomic medicine, and its focus on early identification of common childhood disease processes and clinical outcomes.

Enhance your understanding of the scientific and evidence base of paediatrics on this fully online multidisciplinary course.

Ideal for those working with children and young people in a professional capacity, this programme provides a grounding in paediatric science before allowing you to specialise in topics relevant to your area of practice.

In your second year, you'll focus on neonatal medicine, acute paediatrics, specialist paediatrics, or a mixture of all three specialisms. Through these studies, you'll consider high-impact paediatric conditions and the importance of optimising child health trajectories.

You'll also deepen your understanding of the uncertainties and challenges within paediatric healthcare that inform patient management and future innovations.

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Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

You’ll study the following core modules in Year 1.

Core modules

If you opt for the two-year MSc option, you will conduct a research project alongside your optional PG Dip modules.

If you do the three-year option, you will complete your optional (PG Dip) modules in year 2 and your research project in year 3.

You’ll study modules from one of three specialist streams.

Alternatively, you can select a mix of any four modules that are available in your academic year. If you choose a mix of four modules, you will receive a non-specialist Applied Paediatrics award.

You can complete extra modules as short courses for an additional fee but they will not count towards your awards.

Please note that modules cannot be offered if undersubscribed. Available modules each year will be discussed with students at the time. 



Neonatal stream

Specialist Paediatrics stream

Acute Paediatrics stream

Review the various research methods used in paediatrics and clinical practice in the Research Skills In Paediatrics and Child Health module.

You'll then employ these techniques on an original research project or systematic review, carried out under supervision. 

You can conduct your project at Imperial or at your own institution.

Projects can be laboratory-based, community-based or be a systematic review of an area that has implications for paediatrics. 

Your work will be assessed by the submission of the written research project and a viva voce.

You’ll study the following core modules.

Core modules

You’ll study the following core modules.

Core modules

You’ll study modules from one of three specialist streams.

Alternatively, you can select a mix of any four modules that are available in your academic year. If you choose a mix of four modules, you will receive a non-specialist Applied Paediatrics award.

You can complete extra modules as short courses for an additional fee but they will not count towards your awards.

Please note that modules cannot be offered if undersubscribed. Available modules each year will be discussed with students at the time. 

 

Neonatal stream

Specialist Paediatrics stream

Acute Paediatrics stream

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Teaching and assessment

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • People attending a conference
    Expert panel discussions
  • Virtual immersive simulations
  • Group work and presentations
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment

Assessment methods

  • Person giving feedback
    Tutor and peer feedback
  • Poster creation and presentations
  • Group work
  • In-class quiz
    Quizzes
  • Multiple choice exams
  • Presentations
  • Research project proposal document
    Project proposals
  • Person participating in classroom discussion.
    Public engagement exercises
  • Dissertation
  • Oral assessment

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • People attending a conference
    Expert panel discussions
  • Virtual immersive simulations
  • Group work and presentations
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment

Assessment methods

  • Person giving feedback
    Tutor and peer feedback
  • Poster creation and presentations
  • Group work
  • In-class quiz
    Quizzes
  • Multiple choice exams
  • Presentations
  • Research project proposal document
    Project proposals
  • Person participating in classroom discussion.
    Public engagement exercises
  • Dissertation
  • Oral assessment

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • People attending a conference
    Expert panel discussions
  • Virtual immersive simulations
  • Group work and presentations
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment

Assessment methods

  • Person giving feedback
    Tutor and peer feedback
  • Poster creation and presentations
  • Group work
  • In-class quiz
    Quizzes
  • Multiple choice exams
  • Presentations
  • Research project proposal document
    Project proposals
  • Person participating in classroom discussion.
    Public engagement exercises
  • Dissertation
  • Oral assessment

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Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

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How to apply

Apply online

You can submit one application form per year of entry. You can choose up to two courses.

Application deadlines - Monday 31 March 2025.

Tuition fees

Home fee

MSc

£15,500 total fee
Top-up from the PG Dip: £3,100

PG Dip

£12,400total fee
Top-up from the PG Cert: £4,650

PG Cert

£7,750total fee

Overseas fee

MSc

£25,600 total fee
Top-up from the PG Dip: £5,120

PG Dip

£20,480total fee
Top-up from the PG Cert: £7,680

PG Cert

£12,800total fee

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Scholarships

The Dean’s Master’s Scholarships

Value per award

  • £10,000

Who it's for

  • All students applying to study a Faculty of Medicine Master’s programme
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The Dr Jean Alero Thomas Scholarships

Value per award

  • Partial or full tuition fee at the Home rate

Who it's for

  • All students applying to study a Faculty of Medicine lab-based Master’s programme
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PaeCH MSc award

Value per award

  • £1,000

Who it's for

  • Students applying to study Applied Paediatrics MSc programme
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The Dean’s Master’s Scholarships

Value per award

  • £10,000

Who it's for

  • All students applying to study a Faculty of Medicine Master’s programme
Find out more

The Dr Jean Alero Thomas Scholarships

Value per award

  • Partial or full tuition fee at the Home rate

Who it's for

  • All students applying to study a Faculty of Medicine lab-based Master’s programme
Find out more

The Dean’s Master’s Scholarships

Value per award

  • £10,000

Who it's for

  • All students applying to study a Faculty of Medicine Master’s programme
Find out more

The Dr Jean Alero Thomas Scholarships

Value per award

  • Partial or full tuition fee at the Home rate

Who it's for

  • All students applying to study a Faculty of Medicine lab-based Master’s programme
Find out more

How will studying at Imperial help my career?

Get practical skills that will be useful for solving complex problems in your professional life.

Develop transferable skills in communication, presentation, case report writing, and journal article writing.

The clinical context of this program is well suited to medical and nursing staff.

Improve your ability to evaluate management strategies and future opportunities for research and innovation.

Terms and conditions

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