Programme Overview

Stroke has already reached epidemic proportions. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke every year. Of these, 5 million die and another 5 million are left permanently disabled. The purpose of this affordable and flexible MSc stroke medicine, is to give healthcare professionals at all levels of their career the opportunity to recognise and prevent strokes from happening.

Postgraduate training in stroke care is limited worldwide, with inadequate training opportunities for doctors, nurses and multidisciplinary teams. Our fully online master's in stroke medicine bridges this gap, empowering clinicians and researchers with the advanced skills to manage stroke patients effectively and contribute to ground-breaking advancements in stroke care. Research is an essential component to our master's stroke medicine that will leverage substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge, practice and care in stroke medicine.

At Learna | Diploma MSc we provide an immersive method of learning allowing intuition and independent education to thrive. You will connect with multidisciplinary, lifelong learners around the world, engaging in tutor-led discussions to help you expand your insights, improve your knowledge application and boost your career prospects. Our modules cover crucial aspects of stroke care, including the accurate diagnosis and management of transient ischemic attacks (TIA), understanding stroke epidemiology, and exploring prevention strategies. You will delve into hyperacute and acute stroke management, comprehensive investigations, therapeutic options, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation.

In Module 7, as an MSc student you will engage in a professional project, applying methods used in healthcare research. This includes literature reviews, practice audits, evidence-based practice reviews, and case-based assessments, developing skills in independent research and writing for publication.

Completion of our stroke master's programme will:

Equip the individual with a systematic understanding of stroke medicine, and application of knowledge for direct patient benefit/service development and future study.
Equip students with life-long learning and advanced problem-solving skills that they can apply to practice in stroke medicine.
Enable graduates to demonstrate the ability to lead complex tasks and processes in the delivery and advancement of stroke-related care.
Enable graduates to deliver leadership to teams in multi-agency, multi-cultural and/or international contexts.
Enable graduates to evaluate practice critically in relation to the evidence base in stroke medicine.
Equip students to critically appraise evidence-based medicine in relation to stroke medicine.
Enable graduates to use relevant understanding, methodologies and approaches to address complex issues encountered in stroke medicine.
Equip students with the ability to implement best practice and innovation in complex scenarios related to stroke medicine.
Accredited for CPD by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of Buckingham run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Should you have already successfully completed the 1 year Postgraduate Diploma and wish to convert to the MSc and complete only the second year of the programme this is possible. Please contact our admissions department admissions@diploma-msc.com to find out more.

Who is this course for?

This clinical neuroscience stroke medicine MSc programme is ideally suited for healthcare professionals looking to specialise in stroke medicine and advance their careers in this critical field. The flexibility and comprehensive nature of the courses make them accessible and beneficial to a wide range of practitioners in both primary and secondary care.

Doctors: Seeking to specialise in stroke medicine, enhance their expertise in stroke diagnosis, management, and prevention, and stay updated with the latest advancements in the field.

Primary Care Physicians: Looking to improve their ability to identify and manage stroke risk factors, and provide better preventive care and early intervention in primary care settings.

Nurses: We offer stroke courses for nurses looking to deepen their knowledge in stroke care, including acute management and rehabilitation, and improve patient outcomes.

Clinical Nurse Specialists: Aiming to specialise in stroke medicine and integrate advanced knowledge and skills into their clinical practice.

Emergency Medicine Physicians: Interested in improving their rapid assessment and intervention skills for stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

Neurologists: Wanting to expand their expertise in stroke medicine, including haemorrhagic stroke, cerebral venous thrombosis, and thrombotic events.

Allied Health Professionals: Working in relevant clinical settings with a deep interest in conditions such as transient ischaemic attack, haemorrhagic stroke, cerebral venous thrombosis, neuroanatomy, thrombotic events, and acute stroke.