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PostgraduateMaster of Science

Expedition and Marine Medicine

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc (PG) Expedition and Marine Medicine at University of Plymouth is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This new programme has been developed for medics and healthcare professionals with an interest in advancing their clinical and non-technical skills in the fields of expedition and marine medicine. Teaching on the programme places an emphasis on combining theoretical knowledge with situational, skills-based learning to build confidence and help develop effective leadership skills, when working in remote environments. Designed for busy professionals, this course offers an expedition focus, as a full-time or part-time student. International tuition fees are £21,000 per year, home/UK fees are £4,350 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Expedition Medicine: Clinical Practice
Marine Medicine and Diving Physiology
Remote Emergency Management and Rescue
Leadership in Austere Environments
Environmental Hazards and Risk Assessment
Wilderness Trauma and Acute Care
Research Methods in Expedition Medicine
Advanced Clinical Decision-Making in Isolation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,000

Home Student Fee

£4,350

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees, costs and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£18,000£21,000£25,000
5 years£22,000£27,500£33,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
10%Studying
40%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

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£4,000scholarship value
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About University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth offers Expedition and Marine Medicine as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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