Applications will be accepted until 30 April 2025. Please click the APPLY NOW button at the top of the page and follow the steps.
Applicants will be required to either submit or provide details of the following as part of the application process:
• Copies of qualification transcripts
• Employer letter of support to confirm release of time to study
• Evidence of funding
• Details of two academic referees
• If applicable, appropriate visa to attend the course
• Evidence of competence in English (if appropriate)
All eligible candidates will be invited to interview following the application closing date.
Additional guidance on completing your application (including restrictions associated with the use of AI) can be found here
FAQs
Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked question or FAQs, relating specifically to the PG Diploma in Clinical Medicine. Please do read through these and you should find the answers to most questions.
However, if you still cannot find what you are looking for then please click on, the ASK A QUESTION button at the top right of this page to send the course team a message and we will respond as soon as possible.
Is this course available online?
No, this is not a distance-learning course. We plan to deliver our postgraduate and MSt qualifications in-person.
This course has been designed for part-time delivery in order to permit students to work around their employment commitments. It is not possible for it to be studied on a full-time basis.
When can I apply for the next PG Diploma course?
Applications for the MSt, PG Certificate and PG Diploma starting in the Michaelmas term (October) of any given year, open in the September/October of the previous year. So, for example, for an October 2025 start, applications open September 2024. Please see our Courses pages for when courses are open for application here.
When is the deadline for applications?
Applications for 2025/26 entry for the PG Diploma in Clinical Medicine can be submitted online until 30 April 2025.
When will my application be considered?
All applications will be reviewed at the close of the applications window after the submission deadline, irrespective of when they are received.
When can I expect to hear back on a decision?
Decisions on applications will be made approximately 6 weeks after the relevant closing date.
Final decisions regarding admissions can only be made on the full and final applications and the offer of places will depend on the strength of applicants in any one year.
Who is the course aimed at?
This one-year course is open to all healthcare staff and includes units on healthcare informatics; advanced clinical leadership and quality improvement; and healthcare law. It is suited for doctors, dentists, nurses and allied health professionals.
Am I a suitable candidate for the PG Diploma in Clinical Medicine?
The entry requirements for this course are outlined under the Entry Requirements of the course page here.
English is not my first language - can I still apply?
All applicants are required to demonstrate competency in English at a high level before commencing the programme. Students whose first language is not English must be able to satisfy the necessary requirements, even if they have worked or studied in English previously. Please refer to the ICE website here for further information, following any extra links there for further, added advice.
Can I transfer credits from my current/previous university?
We are currently unable to accept any transfer of credits from other universities.
Can I study individual modules?
Currently the units/modules are not offered for individual study but this may change, so please keep looking at our web pages for updates.
I have a question about my application, whom should I contact?
For any queries or information about the admissions procedure, making an application or your application itself - please contact the admissions team by clicking on the ASK A QUESTION button at the top right-hand side on this page.
How is teaching delivered?
The PGDip in Clinical Medicine, like the the PGCert in Clinical Research, Education and Leadership and the MSt in Clinical Medicine to which it leads on, is designed to be flexible and accessible to healthcare professionals and to complement employment within a clinical environment.
The Diploma combines face-to-face study days with on-line activity, study and assignments, supported through a virtual learning environment [VLE]. There are three modules, with a week’s teaching requiring attendance in Cambridge for each module
A provisional guide of the number of teaching days is provided under the Teaching & Assessment tab of the course page.
Teaching day attendance is in Cambridge and students should ensure they are able to meet all teaching obligations before starting the course.
What are the Fees?
The fees for 2024 entry for the PG Diploma in Clinical Medicine, as detailed on the course page, are £6,545.00 per annum for Home students and £13,090.00 per annum for Overseas students. The fee status of EU nationals for 2021 entry onwards will be International by default until the UK government announce further details and amendments of the current regulation. EU students should regularly check for updates at: www.cam.ac.uk/eu. Students will be expected to cover the application fee (£50 online) and any costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence during residential sessions in Cambridge.
Is there any funding available for the Clinical Medicine courses?
There is currently no funding available for the PG Diploma in Clinical Medicine. It may be possible to secure funding through your employer or healthcare organisation. Please note that places are offered on merit rather than funding.
The Postgraduate Admissions Office website provides information on funding administered centrally within the University and you may find the following link helpful :http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/funding
How are fees payable?
Once you have arranged any funding, payments can be scheduled through a payment plan, of up to four instalments per academic year; or for the whole course (the latter is sometimes the preferred method by sponsoring organisations). You can discuss this with the course team prior to course start.
What is my Fee Status?
Guidance on fee status, whether Home/EU or Overseas can be found on the University website here. Your fee status will determine the fee that you are liable to pay for your course of study. If in doubt or you require further advice regarding your fee status please contact Admissions: Ice.admissions@ice.cam.ac.uk
Progression
Upon successful completion of the PG Diploma in Clinical Medicine, students could apply to progress to the MSt in Clinical Medicine.