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This comprehensive programme brings together strong links to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children with our setting within the powerful teaching and research environment of UCL.
To find out core information about this degree, such as entry requirements, programme length and cost, visit the UCL prospectus site.
Course information
The programme consists of three compulsory modules, five optional modules and a research dissertation.
- A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time 9 months, flexible 2-5 years) is offered. The programme consists of three core modules (45 credits) and five optional modules (75 credits).
Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Paediatrics and Child Health: Community Child Health. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Paediatrics and Child Health: Community Child Health.
Compulsory modules
- Research Methodology and Statistics (CHLD0064)
- Epidemiology for Child Health (CHLD0058)
- Evidence-based Child Health (CHLD0083)
- Research Project Report (CHLD0063)
*Research Project only core for MSc programme
Optional modules
It may not be possible to take your preferred optional module because of timetabling and capacity constraints. The list below is subject to change by the time of enrolment. Options may include the following:
- Leadership and Professional Development (CHLD0065)
- Clinical Genomics Genetic and Rare Diseases (CHLD0066)
- Specialist Paediatrics I (CHLD0067)
- Specialist Paediatrics II (CHLD0068)
- Teaching and Learning in Medical Education
- Immunisation and Communicable Diseases (CHLD0059)
- Child Public Health (CHLD0061)
- Safeguarding and Children in Society (CHLD0060)
- Nutrition, Growth and Physical Activity (CHLD0062)
- Respiration Through Life, Health and Disease (CHLD0021)
- Ethics and Law for Paediatrics and Child Health (CHLD0084)
- Adolescent Health Medicine (CHLD0072)
Other optional modules may be available and can be reviewed through the UCL module catalogue once enrolled.
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
