Careers and further study

The programme will enhance your understanding and clinical knowledge in Critical Care, and improve your academic capabilities, providing opportunities to develop your career.

Whether you are a nurse, a doctor, a paramedic or an allied health professional, It will be advantageous to you, as a graduate of the programme, in your professional and career development in the following areas:

• advanced clinical practice
• clinical leadership
• research
• training and education

By combining academic excellence with the University of Edinburgh’s world-class reputation, graduates from our programme are well placed to continue and advance their clinical careers within the NHS or other health services, pursue advanced academic study, or work in industry. Equally, graduates can expect to be academically confident and may choose to pursue academic careers in related fields.