RCP Accredited Programmes
The learning provided by Learna in this section is approved for CPD purposes by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK. The credits awarded are 48 external credits for the learning in the diploma section, a further 20 credits for the learning in the MSc section and 8 credits for the Master Classes. When a PGCert course is completed (without progressing to a diploma), this attracts 24 credits. Where the course is a clinical course, external clinical credits are awarded; where the course is a non-clinical course, non-clinical credits are awarded.
The Federation does not specifically approve or endorse the Diploma or MSc per se, as this is the remit of each partner university. Additional reading (even if recommended) or individual work, such as a project or literature review, can be claimed separately by physicians (self-certified) as Personal CPD in the Federation CPD Diary.

Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
Our 6-month Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, accredited by the AoME and RCP, offers a dynamic and interactive learning experience with the flexibility of self-paced study. Develop valuable skills and gain a recognised qualification. On top of this, we offer one of the most affordable routes to qualification among comparable offerings. Our certificate in medical education online provides exceptional value, combined with quality education that aligns with your professional goals enhancing its accessibility and appeal.
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Dermatology (University of Buckingham) MSc
Our 2 year Dermatology in Clinical Practice MSc, is run in conjunction with the University of Buckingham, which houses a medical school accredited by the General Medical Council. Increasing your knowledge in dermatology through our online MSc programmes in Dermatology can improve clinical outcomes for your patients and provide significant career progression opportunities.
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MSc in Geriatric Medicine
Our online 2 year MSc in Geriatric Medicine is specially developed for healthcare professionals who aspire to advance their career in geriatric care, or contribute to the latest groundbreaking research and developments in this important field. After completing our postgraduate diploma in the first year, the second year of this master's in elderly care involves carrying out a clinically related relevant independent project, enabling students to refine critical skills in geriatric medicine research and evaluation.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
Our 1 year online Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine is specially developed for healthcare professionals looking to further their clinical knowledge within elderly and geriatric care. Join our renowned online faculty to learn from practising geriatric medicine field experts on a variety of interesting topics including Confusion and Dementia, Frailty and Continence, and much more.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Disease
This infectious disease online programme is for healthcare professionals who are seeking to study a 1 year postgraduate diploma qualification in order to enhance their knowledge, improve patient care and advance in their career. Our expert faculty will cover a variety of topics, from bacterial infections to fungi, parasites and tropical diseases.
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Infectious Disease MSc
Take your qualification a step further with our Infectious Disease MSc. This 2 year programme is aimed at healthcare professionals wanting to gain new knowledge and skills in order to provide graduates with the skills to confidently diagnose, treat and manage infectious diseases. The infectious diseases online programme is led by our expert faculty, and will improve their clinical knowledge, patient care and career prospects.
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Cardiology MSc
This 2 year MSc cardiology programme is directed to healthcare professionals looking to take their current knowledge to the next level. If you’re a specialist nurse in cardiology, GP trainee with a view to cardiology, or work in A&E then our cardiology programmes will certainly open up an array of opportunities for you.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiology
Our established, quick-to-complete 1 year diploma in clinical cardiology aims to increase your competency of practice and theoretical knowledge, enabling graduates to rise to the challenges of delivering high-quality care to their patients within a complex primary or secondary care environment.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology (University of Buckingham)
Our 1 year Dermatology in Clinical Practice Postgraduate Diploma, is run in conjunction with the University of Buckingham, which houses a medical school accredited by the General Medical Council. The GMC has high standards and an exceptionally rigorous process for accreditation giving confidence that doctors trained in a GMC-accredited medical school will hold the skills and experience needed to meet the high standards that patients expect.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Renal Medicine
This Postgraduate in Renal Medicine is designed to improve your management of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease and give you the confidence and skills you need to improve patient care. The course is case based with a clinical focus and will provide you new knowledge and skills to prevent or reduce the progression of chronic kidney disease and ensure timely referral to secondary care.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Respiratory Medicine
Our 1-year online postgraduate diploma in respiratory medicine offers the opportunity for healthcare professionals to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with respiratory diseases. By studying for our respiratory medicine diploma, you can stay up to date with the latest research and advancements in the field of respiratory medicine, and gain the knowledge and skills required to treat respiratory patients with confidence.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine
By completing the 1 year online preventative cardiovascular programme, you will gain the expertise to identify early warning signs, address modifiable risk factors, and collaborate seamlessly with like-minded multidisciplinary groups to drive positive outcomes. If you're diabetologists, dietician, GP or clinical biochemist looking to understand the root causes of cardiovascular diseases - then this is the programme for you.
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Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine MSc
The 2 year MSc in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine will provide an integrated approach to cardiovascular medicine, focusing on applying scientific principles to direct patient care. You will learn how to independently assess, evaluate, and disseminate the evidence base and undertake a professional research project of your choice. This highly flexible online programme combined with our affordable prices promises a truly accessible programme of the highest standard.
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Dermatology (University of South Wales) MSc
Our 2 year Dermatology in Clinical Practice MSc, carries great weight both professionally and in personal clinical practice too. The dermatology online programme is very beneficial in upgrading skills and clinical knowledge and has the capacity to give tremendous recognition among recruiters and patients with its high-quality, well-structured teaching and learning curriculum.
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MSc in Respiratory Medicine
Our 2 year online MSc in Respiratory Medicine equips healthcare professionals with the expertise and skills required to treat respiratory conditions confidently and efficiently. Students will develop problem-solving and clinical skills that will prepare them to take a leadership role in Respiratory Medicine. In the second year, the professional project offers the opportunity to specialise, refine critical research skills, and potentially get published in reputable academic publications.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes
The 1 year Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes is our most established programme and covers topics including diabetic self-care, complications of diabetes and diabetes management. This flexible, online programme in diabetes is specially developed for busy health professionals and is practical and clinically focused. On completion, you will have greater confidence and understanding of the management of people with diabetes through case studies and discussion.
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Certificate in Cosmetic Medicine with Assessment of Aesthetic Injectable Practice
This Postgraduate Certificate in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine with Assessment of Aesthetic Injectable Practice has been specifically designed for doctors, dentists, dental therapists, pharmacists and nurses who wish to improve their knowledge, skills and experience in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine.
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MSc in Rheumatology
This Rheumatology MSc course aims to create professionals who can independently access information and use the information to critically assess, evaluate, and disseminate the evidence base related to rheumatology. It will develop problem-solving and clinical skills together with preparing students to take a leadership role in rheumatology.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine
Our 1 year Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine can help you to apply advanced problem-solving skills in clinical practice and has been specifically designed to complement separate practice-based recognised prior learning (RPL) awards that are being developed for cosmetic medicine practitioners. With a special focus on practical examples that will help guide and make our students' practice safer and more effective.
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Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine MSc
The 2 year Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine MSc can help you to develop analytical and critical appraisal skills in both theory and research related to cosmetic medicine. It has been specifically designed to complement separate practice-based recognised prior learning (RPL) awards that are being developed for cosmetic medicine practitioners. With a special focus on practical examples that will help guide and make our students' practice safer and more effective.
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Endocrinology MSc
Our 2 year online MSc Endocrinology programme is clinically-focused and designed to be particularly relevant to Specialist Registrars, Endocrine Nurses and those Primary Care Physicians with a specialist interest in endocrinology. This master's in Endocrinology consists of our postgraduate diploma in year 1, followed by an independent research project in year 2, which allows practitioners to specialise in an endocrine area of interest, develop essential analysis skills and potentially have research published in reputable academic journals.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology
Our 1 year online Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology aims to create professionals who can independently access information and use the information to improve understanding of endocrine care. It will prepare students to take a leadership role in the global context of endocrinology. Ultimately, our innovative teaching methods enable you to envisage the translation of your studies into your every day work and practice.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Obesity and Weight Management
Our online 1 year Postgraduate Diploma in Obesity and Weight Management focuses on the rapidly growing obesity crisis. Expand your knowledge and develop the skills required to enable you to effectively treat patients living with obesity. You will learn about merging therapies, surgical interventions and genetics factors. This flexible programme is taught by practising field experts, giving you access to the highest levels of academic guidance.
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MSc in Obesity and Weight Management
Our online, 2 year MSc in Obesity and Weight Management focuses on the rapidly growing obesity crisis, equipping students with the specialist knowledge and skills required to effectively treat patients. After completing our postgraduate diploma in year 1, you will undertake a research project in a relevant subject area, allowing you to refine skills in research and evaluation, with the possibility of having research published in credible academic papers globally.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Pain Management
Our 1 year Postgraduate Diploma in Pain Management course focuses on the wide range of the conditions pertinent to pain management and meets the educational needs of both primary and secondary healthcare professionals. Topics covered include mechanisms of pain, types of pain and pain in specialist populations. This highly flexible, part-time online pain management course is completely accessible to healthcare professionals across the globe and can lead to a wealth of career-boosting opportunities.
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MSc in Pain Management
This 2 year MSc in Pain Management covers the wide range of the conditions pertinent to pain management and meets the educational needs of both primary and secondary healthcare professionals. Our flexible, online master's focuses on direct application to current topics, case studies and processes relevant to the student’s own remit and country of practice. In the second year of study, students will undertake a professional research project of their choice which will allow them to develop critical independent study and leadership skills.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Rheumatology
This Rheumatology Postgraduate Diploma aims to create professionals who can independently access information and use the information to critically assess, evaluate, and disseminate the evidence base related to rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine. Helping you to apply critical awareness of current issues affecting the care of patients undertaking rheumatology treatments.
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Medical Education MSc
Our 2 year online Medical Education MSc is specially designed for busy healthcare professionals and educators in healthcare who aspire to lead the next generation of healthcare professionals with high quality teaching and learning. Take the opportunity to study a relevant topic of your choice as you develop critical research skills in year 2.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education
Our triple-accredited 1 year postgraduate diploma in medical education aims to develop a global community of medical educators committed to excellence, ensuring that the highest standards of teaching and learning are met in healthcare education. Designed for doctors, allied healthcare professionals and anyone in a medical teaching role, this online medical education diploma encourages lifelong learning and meets CPD requirements.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Calcium and Bone Medicine
Learna | Diploma MSc’s brand new 100% online Postgraduate Certificate in Calcium and Bone Medicine will enable healthcare professionals to gain the knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage conditions such as osteoporosis, parathyroid disorders, and Paget's disease effectively. You can now apply for this new online, 6 month programme to boost your authority and become a unique specialist in calcium and bone health.
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MSc in Leadership in Healthcare
A robust and effective healthcare system requires knowledgeable, dynamic and capable leadership. Our Leadership in Healthcare MSc educates and equips current healthcare professionals and management professionals in a healthcare setting with the skills required to manage challenges and lead with confidence. You will learn strategy, innovation and team development, and undertake a professional project of your choice in year 2, allowing you to refine critical research in healthcare leadership skills.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Metabolic Medicine
Our flexible, online metabolic medicine programme is designed to equip you with the skills and expertise needed to excel in managing patients with metabolic disorders.Our comprehensive programme allows you to explore diverse methodologies and approaches, empowering you to address various presentations related to metabolic disorders with confidence.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Acute Medicine
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Acute Medicine allows you to develop a systematic understanding of evidence-based, protocol-delivered practice that is pivotal in optimising acute care. You will learn about a range of different medical emergencies, infections, neurological disorders and stroke. This one-year acute medical diploma is completely flexible, affordable and is delivered entirely online, making it accessible to healthcare professionals worldwide.
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MSc in Acute Medicine
Our MSc in Acute Medicine is a two-year online programme designed for healthcare professionals seeking to excel in acute medicine. Aligned with the latest evidence-based practices and based upon real-life clinical scenarios, this emergency medicine master’s enhances skills in patient management, teamwork and critical thinking. Develop critical research skills as you undertake a research project and contribute to the field of acute medicine and advance your career in this vital field.
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MSc in Applied Health Economics
Our 2 year, online master’s in health economics equips healthcare professionals with the skills to lead and innovate in health economics. With a focus on strategic resource utilisation and real-world challenges, this MSc health economics programme emphasises health equity and informed decision making. Benefit from the support of global experts in health economics who will guide you through your professional research project in year 2, where you will develop critical research skills and have the chance to make an impact in health economics.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Economics
Become a skilled leader in health economics with our online, one year Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics. As a leading diploma health economics provider in the UK, our health economics diploma emphasises the critical evaluation of health economic data, vital for efficient resource allocation and improved health outcomes. Study with an international network of healthcare professionals to gain a global perspective and gain evidence-based knowledge and skills you can apply directly to your professional role.
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MSc in Gastroenterology
This Gastroenterology MSc is designed to facilitate a better understanding of common gastroenterology disorders and will enable students to up-skill in diagnostics and management. You will learn to read and interpret endoscopy reports, and understand various diseases, followed by a professional project of your choice. This highly flexible online programme combined with our affordable prices promises a truly accessible course of the highest standard.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Gastroenterology
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Gastroenterology is designed to facilitate a better understanding of common gastroenterology disorders and will enable students to up-skill in diagnostics and management. You will learn to read and interpret endoscopy reports, and understand diseases of the stomach, pancreas, liver, and oesophagus. This flexible online programme combined with our affordable prices promises a truly accessible course of the highest standard.
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MSc in Renal Medicine
This MSc in Renal Medicine is designed to improve your management of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease and give you the confidence and skills you need to improve patient care. The course is case based with a clinical focus and as it’s designed based on extensive research with primary care practitioners, it’s highly relevant and includes the latest developments in renal medicine for front line healthcare professionals.
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Diabetes MSc
The 2 year MSc in Diabetes is our most established programme and covers topics including diabetic self-care, complications of diabetes and diabetes management. On completion of this clinically focused programme, you will have greater confidence and understanding of the management of people with diabetes through case studies and multidisciplinary discussions. You will then take this knowledge to the next level with a professional research project of your choice.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology (University of South Wales)
The demand for dermatology education is on the rise globally. Our online Dermatology Diploma caters to this need, providing medical professionals with specialised knowledge in dermatology. This program is designed for healthcare professionals aiming to advance their careers by specialising in dermatology, thereby responding to the increasing demand for skilled dermatology professionals.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Healthcare
Our postgraduate healthcare leadership diploma offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to progress their careers by developing essential skills in leadership and management. Promoting an attitude of lifelong learning and commitment to personal and professional development, our 1 year online Diploma in Healthcare Leadership will enable you to develop transferable leadership skills applicable to multidisciplinary and international contexts.
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Stroke Medicine MSc
Achieving this 2 year master's in stroke medicine will help you demonstrate the ability to lead complex tasks and processes in the delivery and advancement of stroke-related care. Ultimately, you will be equipped to critically appraise evidence-based medicine in relation to stroke medicine.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Stroke Medicine
Our 1 year diploma stroke medicine programme can provide a unique insight for students, expanding their knowledge and confidence even further. You will be able to fill the gaps between what you know and do not know and use relevant understanding, methodologies and approaches to address complex issues encountered in stroke medicine.
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Haematology MSc
Our Master’s in Haematology offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance both expertise and employability. Over two years, you’ll gain advanced knowledge of haematological disorders, develop strong management and leadership skills, and be prepared to make a significant impact in patient care. Explore our MSc Haematology and start your application today to advance your career.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Haematology
Our 1-year PGDip in Haematology offers a rigorous, flexible online curriculum designed to deepen your expertise in diagnosing and managing blood disorders and bone marrow conditions. By completing this diploma in haematology, you’ll enhance your specialisation and career prospects in this vital field. Ready to make a significant impact on patient outcomes? Apply now to start your journey.
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Neurology MSc
This online 2 year MSc in Neurology is for healthcare professionals who experience patients presenting with neurological conditions, to develop skills and expertise in neurology and provide excellent care to patients. This programme offers the opportunity to develop critical research and evaluation skills with a professional project in an area of interest in neurology.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Neurology
This Postgraduate Diploma in Neurology is designed for healthcare professionals who experience patients presenting with neurological conditions and wish to improve their knowledge, skills and experience in this area. Complete this online neurology diploma in just one year to progress your career and become and expert in the field of Neurology, and gain skills, knowledge and expert learning from our world class faculty to expand your career.
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