RILA Institute of Health Sciences

PgDip Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Duration

1 year
Course type

Blended learning
Study location RILA Institute of Health Sciences
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Rila Institute of Health Sciences has been offering a wide range of postgraduate medical courses leading to University qualifications for over 20 years. These include clinical specialisms such as cardiology, dermatology, family medicine, ENT. Our alumni have improved their career progression and secured promotion in their fields and also enhanced their remuneration levels. Rila works closely with the UK National Health Service but also healthcare in other countries.

Course details

  • Year 1

  • Core modules

    RILA724
    Generic Medical Skills

    This module enables learners to demonstrate understanding of the core principles of health promotion and the determinants of good health that are common across all specialties

    RILA725
    Clinical Practice

    The module explores how advances in a specialism can be applied to clinical practice. The implications of implementing advanced clinical skills in community practice and at the hospital/community interface is evaluated. The interventions required to improve clinical standards and patient care are examined.

    RILA734
    Advances in Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal

    This module allows participants to explore new insights at the forefront of rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine. The current evidence-base will be examined and critically evaluated to help inform up-to-date clinical decisions. Moreover, the implementations required to promote diversified primary care will be examined.

The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

Entry requirements
UK/EU

A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

International

Please view the country specific pagesfor further information regarding the equivalency of your degree. International applicants will be required to provide evidence of their English language ability, for example by achieving an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent, see our English language requirements. Pre-sessional English language courses are availableif you do not meet these requirements.

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.

All applicants

You must provide a satisfactory reference from a senior health care practitioner or line manager with knowledge of your work and experience, and who is able to support your suitability to participate in the programme.

Plus, fulfil one of the following two criteria:

a. Be in possession of an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or

b. Be in possession of an equivalent medical degree from a World Health Organization recognised institution

Please note that if the medical degree or other qualification was not taught in the English language, a score of 5.5 in all elements of the British Council IELTS test or equivalent (e.g. Test of English as a Foreign Language) will usually be required.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for postgraduate taught programmes. Tell me more about scholarships and bursaries.

Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner institutions, please contact the institution directly for information on fees and funding.

How to apply

For further information and to apply for this course, please visit the institution's website.

Our partnership with RILA Institute of Health Sciences
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there. 

Open days

Partner college open days

This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.

University of Plymouth open days

You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.

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