Applied Paediatrics

Program Overview

The Applied Paediatrics Program at Imperial College London is a multidisciplinary online course that enhances understanding of the scientific base of paediatrics. It offers specialization in neonatal medicine, acute paediatrics, or specialist paediatrics, and culminates in a research project or systematic review for MSc graduates. The program develops practical skills and transferable knowledge for healthcare professionals working with children and young people, preparing them for leadership roles and future research endeavors.

Program Outline

It is designed for professionals working with children and young people, providing a grounding in paediatric science and allowing specialization in relevant topics.

• Objectives:
• Advance understanding of the scientific base of paediatrics and skills in critical evaluation of evidence.
• Build familiarity with genomic medicine and its importance to paediatric and neonatal medicine.
• Evaluate uncertainties and challenges within paediatric healthcare to inform patient management and future directions of innovation and research.
• Program Description:
• The program offers three progressional levels of study: PG Certificate (PG Cert), PG Diploma (PG Dip), and MSc.
• Students exit with the highest qualification achieved.
• The program is delivered online, allowing flexibility for working professionals.
• The second year focuses on specialization in one of three streams: neonatal medicine, acute paediatrics, or specialist paediatrics, or a mixture of all three.
• The third year (for MSc) involves rigorous academic training in research methods and culminates in a significant research project.

Outline:

• Program Structure:
• PG Cert Level (Year 1):
• Core Modules:
• Science, Evidence and Research Fundamentals in Paediatrics
• Fundamentals of Human Genetics and Genomics
• Law and Ethics in Paediatric Practice
• Assessment and Optimisation of Health Trajectories in Childhood
• Child Population Health and Social Paediatrics
• PG Dip Level (Year 2):
• Specialist Streams:
• Neonatal Stream:
• Perinatal Care
• Neonatal Respiratory Management
• Debates in Neonatal Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Conditions
• Challenges in Neonatal Encephalopathy
• Paediatric Cardiology
• Specialist Paediatrics Stream:
• Principles of Paediatric Allergy
• Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
• Advances and Management in Paediatric Endocrinology
• Paediatric Infection
• Adolescent Health
• Acute Paediatrics Stream:
• Paediatric Trauma and Emergency Medicine
• Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
• Paediatric Stabilisation and Critical Care
• Paediatric Infection
• Paediatric Cardiology
• Research Skills Module (Year 3 for MSc):
• This module reviews various research methods used in paediatrics and clinical practice.
• Students conduct an original research project or systematic review under supervision.
• Projects can be laboratory-based, community-based, or a systematic review.
• Assessment includes a written research project and a viva voce.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Tutor and peer feedback
• Poster creation and presentations
• Group work
• Quizzes
• Multiple choice exams
• Presentations
• Project proposals
• Public engagement exercises
• Dissertation
• Oral assessment

Teaching:

• Teaching and Learning Methods:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Expert panel discussions
• Virtual immersive simulations
• Group work and presentations
• Virtual learning environment

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• The clinical context of the program is well-suited to medical and nursing staff.
• The program provides practical skills for solving complex problems in professional life.
• Graduates develop transferable skills in communication, presentation, case report writing, and journal article writing.
• The program improves the ability to evaluate management strategies and future opportunities for research and innovation.

Other:

• Studying Applied Paediatrics: A video is available to learn more about the program and what to expect.
• Course Changes: The curriculum is updated regularly, but information is subject to change.
• Timetabling Conflicts: It may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts.
• Short Courses: Extra modules can be completed as short courses for an additional fee, but they will not count towards awards.

• Home fee: £14,900
• Overseas fee: £24,600
• Top-up fee: £2,980 from the PG Dip
• Top-up fee: £4,470 from the PG Cert
• Top-up fee: £4,920 from the PG Dip
• Top-up fee: £7,380 from the PG Cert