Remote Medicine

Introduction

The BSc in Remote Medicine introduces you to new concepts and areas of medicine that you’ve probably never been exposed to in your medical school career thus far.

The intercalated BSc programmes at Imperial aim to develop the next generation of clinicians and academics with the ability to interpret the scientific literature, informing your practice in any environment, rural or remote location.

The 1-year course comprises a core teaching module, an independent learning and group assessment module, and a 14-week research project.

 Aims and Objectives

 By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Critically appraise a wide variety of academic literature and understand the importance of applying research skills in clinical medicine
• Explain the physiological changes that occur in a variety of extreme environments
• Discuss the challenges and considerations of providing healthcare in a variety of remote environments
• Understand the importance of non-technical skills in successful teams and clinical medicine more broadly
• Confidently present scientific information to different audiences, through various communication methods

 Programme Structure

 Why Remote Medicine?

The course is delivered as a distinctive programme that enhances your understanding through immersion in these environments;

During field trips and practical sessions, you will explore your own responses and behaviours as well as seeing how patients are treated in these environments.

Clinical scenarios allow you to put in to practice your new knowledge and existing skills in novel scenarios.

The course also supports an Extreme Environments Lab, with the ability to expose students and participants to cold and hypoxia in a controlled setting.

All of our teaching is designed to develop your scientific and critical thinking skills, enabling you to engage in research throughout your career, whether as a clinical academic, understanding and implementing the latest research in your clinical practice, or helping patients to understand relevant research or access clinical trials. This supports the aims of GMC to promote research engagement by future doctors.

Meet the Remote Medicine Team                                      

Course Director: Dr Andrew Cowburn
Module 1 Lead: Dr Iain Stewart
Module 1 Assessment Lead: Dr Aaron Braddy-Green
Module 2 Literature Review Lead: Dr Pankaj Bhavsar
Module 2 Science in Context Lead: Dr Louit Thakuria
Module 3 Lead: Dr Tamlyn Peel

Eligibility

This is a one-year intercalated BSc. To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be registered on a recognised Medical, Dental or Veterinary course at a UK or Irish university or at one of our recognised International Partner institutions.
• Have completed at least one year of that course before you apply to Imperial. i.e. you must be at least in Year 2 in 2024/25.
• Have at least one year of your degree left when you return to your home institution after completing your intercalated BSc.

Application Process

The application process for 2025-26 entry is now closed. The application process for 2026-27 will open in October 2025.

Selection is based on your application form and the supporting documents you will upload with your application. Please find further information about the application process in the Imperial College London Intercalated BSc Guide for 2025-26 (PDF).

The BSc Remote Medicine will run from Monday 22 September 2025 until Friday 22 May 2026. The term dates can be found in the Provisional BSc Dates and Course Structure 2025-26 (PDF).

If you have any queries about the application process, please email the Faculty Education Office (BSc Team) at feo.bsc@imperial.ac.uk.

Second Round of Applications

Unsuccessful or wait-listed applicants will be given the opportunity to make a second round application to any BSc course with space remaining.

 Frequently Asked Questions