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Short Courses in Sleep Medicine

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Testimonials

'As a GP I have met countless patients with Insomnia. Undertaking courses through the University of Oxford has allowed me to gain expertise in Insomnia and Circadian Rhythm, and enhanced my care of these patients.'

(Paul Jennings – Short Courses in Sleep Medicine 2023-24 Alumni – GP, UK)

Core modules from the MSc/PGDip in Sleep Medicine may be taken as standalone short courses, usually approximately 6 weeks in length

  • Short courses are available to those who wish to study selected aspects of sleep medicine to support their clinical or research practice.
  • These courses are individual modules drawn from the Oxford Online Programme in Sleep Medicine, hosted by the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute (SCNi) in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, at the University of Oxford.


What is the structure of the course?

  • Short Course students can take 1-3 of the 8 core MSc/PGDip in Sleep Medicine modules
  • Click here for more details on these 8 core modules
  • Please note that preparation work will usually be required at least one week before the course begins and that submission deadlines for assessments will be in March or July.


How are the courses delivered?

  • The short courses are taught entirely online
  • Weekly recorded lectures from experts in the field
  • Live online weekly discussion groups at 12pm or 7pm UK time
  • Academic support via 1:1 meetings with a course academic advisor
  • Pastoral support via departmental systems


Where do these courses lead?

  • Students who successfully complete 1-3 short courses can then apply to convert them to the PGDip for further study (within the subsequent 3 years)
  • The courses are aimed at working healthcare professionals who have scope to introduce sleep medicine into their practice or those who wish to pursue an academic career in sleep research/circadian biology.
  • The programme however does not in itself confer a licence to practise. You would be expected to practise within your own professional codes and the boundaries of your professional certification.


WHAT ARE THE COURSE FEES?

  • All short courses are charged at 25% of the home/overseas fee for the PGDip
  • 2025/26 entry: £1951.25 home or £3006.25 overseas

How to Apply

Please use the same guidelines as for the PGDip in Sleep Medicine.  

Applications must be received at least two months before the start of each module.

Apply here

Testimonials

'The short courses have given me a much richer understanding of Sleep Medicine, which has helped me improve my knowledge and appreciation of Sleep and the fascinating science around it. The courses have inspired me to continue my studies with the University of Oxford. The lecturers are the best in their field and these short courses are a great way to begin the academic journey of learning more about Sleep medicine.'

(Jasleen Bijral – Short Courses in Sleep Medicine 2024-25 Alumni – Sleep Apnoea Solutions Sales, UK)

 

 

'It was an enriching module, full of information and intimate group discussions. It provoked insightful questions, humbled my understanding of the subject while at the same time opened my eyes to new areas of research in sleep medicine and sleep science.'

(Emily Morin – Short Courses in Sleep Medicine 2024-25 Alumni - Project Manager, Belgium)