Mountain Medicine MSc

<strong>Our Mountain Medicine MSc/PGDip programme is dually accredited. Youll gain the theoretical and practical knowledge to treat illnesses and diseases in remote, high-altitude settings. Upon completion, you will be awarded the prestigious UIAA/ICAR/ISMM International Diploma in Mountain Medicine.</strong><br/><br/>This course is for registered healthcare practitioners interested in expedition, travel, remote, rescue and high-altitude medicine. The programme combines practical skills and theory, both in medicine and mountaineering. Youll gain the skills and confidence needed to operate in mountain environments. Difficult terrain, high altitudes and harsh weather can quickly lead to life-threatening situations. As well as presenting unique challenges in locating and treating casualties and saving lives.<br/><br/>Our teaching staff include some of the most eminent figures in high-altitude medicine, top mountain guides and others at the forefront of mountain rescue.<br/><br/>The Postgraduate Diploma course takes place as four modules. Each module starts with preparation materials online in our virtual learning environment to develop your knowledge. This will prepare you to get the most out of the four highly practical lecture blocks. These are week-long blocks that blend together mountaineering and clinical skills development. The blocks are delivered in the following locations:<br/><br/><strong>Coniston in the English Lake District</strong><br/><strong>The Welsh National Outdoor Centre at Plas y Brenin</strong><br/><strong>Fort William on Scotlands West Coast</strong><br/><strong>Culminating with a week in Arolla in the Swiss Alps</strong><br/><br/>Delivery is a combination of practical sessions in small groups. Much of this is on the mountainside, accompanied by lectures from subject experts and small group tutorials. This will be supported by online content including discussion forums, quizzes and pre-module reading.