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The University of Edinburgh: Family Medicine (Online Learning)
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Transform yourself and your practice with our Master of Family Medicine programme, designed to empower you with the skills to lead and innovate in primary health care globally.
The discipline of family medicine is gaining prominence globally as a vehicle for promoting effective primary health care and universal health coverage, offering many opportunities for students and graduates.
This part-time, online programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential skills as a family doctor, from applying evidence-based practice and patient-centred care to leadership and quality improvement.
The programme aims to empower and equip learners to promote the development of compassionate, values-based and academic family medicine. The learning is enhanced by our vibrant and international community of practice, enabling the sharing of experiences from different contexts and providing peer support. The programme is led by expert and experienced faculty and supported by an administrative team, including designated student support.
Working together, our team is committed to providing the best opportunities for our students and ultimately advancing family medicine and primary health care locally and around the world.
MFM
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
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The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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