Paediatrics and Child Health

The Imperial Paediatrics and Child Health Programme has three awards – The Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert), The Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) and the MSc: The PG Cert will develop an understanding of: The ontogeny of systems from conception to maturity and how this affects manifestations and susceptibility to disease Early life programming covering the physiology, biochemistry, immunology and genetic influences on organ systems Evidence-based paediatrics and how different study designs can be tailored to answer different research questions Normal patterns of infant growth and development and common disorders and their causes The presentation, recognition, diagnosis, management and outcome of the conditions which most commonly cause life-threatening and chronic illness in children The concepts of leadership and management within the context of healthcare The use of innovation and improvement to develop services, whilst appropriately managing resources The PG Diploma: The diagnosis and management of some of the more complex problems and challenges encountered within paediatrics and child health The MSc: The detailed knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relevant to the student’s theme of subsequent research Management and communication skills, including problem definition, project design, decision processes, teamwork, written and oral reports, scientific publications. Will provide a solid foundation for those who intend to go on to study for an MD [Res] or PhD With the knowledge, skills, understanding and contacts you gain through the study programme of your choice, you will be far better placed to achieve your career goals. 

Home and EU students 2016 entry: PG Certificate: £4,850 PG Diploma/MSc: £700 per module MSc project: £2,050 Islands and overseas students 2016 entry: PG Certificate: £10,050 PG Diploma/MSc: £1,662.50 per module MSc project: £13,000 *Please note that if you are studying this course part time, the fee beyond the first year will increase...