The objective of the UKAP Level 3 Diploma in Medical program qualification is to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the operations and structure of medical-related fields, foundational knowledge and practical skills for working or progressing into the healthcare sector. Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to succeed in employment or further studies.
UKAP qualifications at QCF Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE O Levels.
UKAP Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16. UKAP does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications. UKAP ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.
UKAP Centre must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will meet their needs, enable and facilitate learning and achievement enable progression. The qualification is offered in English.
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
The objective of the UKAP Level 4 Diploma in Medical program qualifications is to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the operations and structure of medical knowledge. Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to succeed in employment or further studies.
UKAP qualifications at QCF Level 4 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.
UKAP Level 4 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 17. UKAP does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications. UKAP ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.
UKAP Centre must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will meet their needs, enable and facilitate learning and achievement enable progression. The qualification is offered in English.
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
For a UKAP international medical education portfolio: Level 5 programs, clinical specialty programs, and healthcare-related programs. The specialties below are broadly consistent with recognised graduate medical training areas, although the exact qualification title and accreditation would depend on the awarding institution.
Suggested Level 5 Medical Programs
Clinical Medicine
1. Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Medicine
2. Level 5 Diploma in Internal Medicine
3. Level 5 Diploma in General Medicine
4. Level 5 Diploma in Acute Medicine
5. Level 5 Diploma in Emergency Medicine
6. Level 5 Diploma in Family Medicine
7. Level 5 Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
8. Level 5 Diploma in Palliative Medicine
9.Level 5 Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
10.Level 5 Diploma in Family Medicine
11. Level 5 Diploma in Child Health
12. Level 5 Diploma in Endocrinology
13. Level 5 Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology
14. Level 5 Diploma in Chest Disease
Medical Specialties
9. Level 5 Diploma in Cardiology
10. Level 5 Diploma in Diabetes & Endocrinology
11. Level 5 Diploma in Gastroenterology
12. Level 5 Diploma in Neurology
13. Level 5 Diploma in Dermatology
14. Level 5 Diploma in Infectious Diseases
15. Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Immunology
16. Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Genetics
17. Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Pharmacology
18. Level 5 Diploma in Medical Oncology
19. Level 5 Diploma in Respiratory Medicine
20. Level 5 Diploma in Renal Medicine
Surgical Specialties
21. Level 5 Diploma in General Surgery
22. Level 5 Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery
23. Level 5 Diploma in Neurosurgery
24. Level 5 Diploma in Cardiothoracic Surgery
25. Level 5 Diploma in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
26. Level 5 Diploma in Urology
27. Level 5 Diploma in Vascular Surgery
Women’s & Children’s Health
28. Level 5 Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
29. Level 5 Diploma in Paediatrics
30. Level 5 Diploma in Neonatology
31. Level 5 Diploma in Maternal & Reproductive Health
Diagnostic & Clinical Specialties
32. Level 5 Diploma in Radiology & Medical Imaging
33. Level 5 Diploma in Anaesthesia
34. Level 5 Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine
35. Level 5 Diploma in Pathology
36. Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Microbiology
37. Level 5 Diploma in Ophthalmology
38. Level 5 Diploma in ENT / Otolaryngology
39. Level 5 Diploma in Psychiatry
40. Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Healthcare & Medical Leadership
41. Level 5 Diploma in Public Health
42. Level 5 Diploma in Global Health
43. Level 5 Diploma in Healthcare Management
44. Level 5 Diploma in Healthcare Leadership
45. Level 5 Diploma in Medical Education
46. Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Research
47. Level 5 Diploma in Medical Research
48. Level 5 Diploma in Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety
49. Level 5 Diploma in Health Informatics
50. Level 5 Diploma in Evidence-Based Medicine
51. Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician
52. Diploma in Diet and Nutrition
53.Diploma in Dermatology & Venereology
54. Diploma in Diabetes
55. Diploma in Clinical Pathology
It is positioned at the same qualification level as a UK Bachelor’s degree (year 1,2) and is designed for learners who have already completed undergraduate-level study or possess appropriate professional qualifications and experience.
UKAP qualifications at QCF Level 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to first year of Bachelor Degree Level.
For entry onto the Level 5 Diploma qualification, learners must possess:
A Level 4 diploma or Year 1 Bachelors Degree or any equivalent overseas qualification
Or
In case of no formal education, learners can gain entry on the basis of work experience.
Learners having 5 years of work experience or more are eligible in case of no formal educational qualification.
English Requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
The objective of the UKAP Level 6 Diploma in Medical Programs qualification is to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the operations and structure of medical programs. Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to succeed in employment or further studies.
Level 6 Medical & Healthcare Diploma Programs
Clinical Medicine
1. Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Medicine
2. Level 6 Diploma in Internal Medicine
3. Level 6 Diploma in General Medicine
4. Level 6 Diploma in Acute Medicine
5. Level 6 Diploma in Emergency Medicine
6. Level 6 Diploma in Family Medicine
7. Level 6 Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
8. Level 6 Diploma in Palliative Medicine
9. Level 6 Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
10. Level 6 Diploma in Child Health
11. Level 6 Diploma in Endocrinology
12. Level 6 Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology
13. Level 6 Diploma in Chest Disease
## Medical Specialties
14. Level 6 Diploma in Cardiology
15. Level 6 Diploma in Diabetes & Endocrinology
16. Level 6 Diploma in Gastroenterology
17. Level 6 Diploma in Neurology
18. Level 6 Diploma in Dermatology
19. Level 6 Diploma in Infectious Diseases
20. Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Immunology
21. Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Genetics
22. Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Pharmacology
23. Level 6 Diploma in Medical Oncology
24. Level 6 Diploma in Respiratory Medicine
25. Level 6 Diploma in Renal Medicine
## Surgical Specialties
26. Level 6 Diploma in General Surgery
27. Level 6 Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery
28. Level 6 Diploma in Neurosurgery
29. Level 6 Diploma in Cardiothoracic Surgery
30. Level 6 Diploma in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
31. Level 6 Diploma in Urology
32. Level 6 Diploma in Vascular Surgery
## Women's & Children's Health
33. Level 6 Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
34. Level 6 Diploma in Paediatrics
35. Level 6 Diploma in Neonatology
36. Level 6 Diploma in Maternal & Reproductive Health
## Diagnostic & Clinical Specialties
37. Level 6 Diploma in Radiology & Medical Imaging
38. Level 6 Diploma in Anaesthesia
39. Level 6 Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine
40. Level 6 Diploma in Pathology
41. Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Microbiology
42. Level 6 Diploma in Ophthalmology
43. Level 6 Diploma in ENT / Otolaryngology
44. Level 6 Diploma in Psychiatry
45. Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Psychology
## Healthcare & Medical Leadership
46. Level 6 Diploma in Public Health
47. Level 6 Diploma in Global Health
48. Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management
49. Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Leadership
50. Level 6 Diploma in Medical Education
51. Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Research
52. Level 6 Diploma in Medical Research
53. Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety
54. Level 6 Diploma in Health Informatics
55. Level 6 Diploma in Evidence-Based Medicine
UKAP qualifications at QCF Level 6 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Bachelor Degree/BSc (Hons.) / BS. year 3 Undergraduate Degree, Level 6 Certificate/ Diploma/ Graduate Diploma.
UKAP qualifications at QCF Level 6 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Bachelor Degree/BSc (Hons.) / BS. year 3 Undergraduate Degree, Level 6 Certificate/ Diploma/ Graduate Diploma.
Level 7 Postgraduate Programs
For a UKAP international medical education portfolio, I would structure the offerings into Level 7 postgraduate programs, clinical specialty programs, and healthcare-related programs. The specialties below are broadly consistent with recognised postgraduate medical training areas, although the exact qualification title and accreditation would depend on the awarding institution.
Level 7 Medical Programs
Clinical Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in General Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Acute Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Palliative Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Chest Disease
Medical Specialties
9. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiology
10. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes & Endocrinology
11. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Gastroenterology
12. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Neurology
13. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology
14. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases
15. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Immunology
16. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Genetics
17. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacology
18. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Oncology
19. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Respiratory Medicine
20. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Renal Medicine
Surgical Specialties
21. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in General Surgery
22. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery
23. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Neurosurgery
24. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiothoracic Surgery
25. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
26. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Urology
27. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Vascular Surgery
Women’s & Children’s Health
28. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
29. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics
30. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatology
31. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Maternal & Reproductive Health
Diagnostic & Clinical Specialties
32. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Radiology & Medical Imaging
33. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia
34. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine
35. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Pathology
36. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Microbiology
37. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmology
38. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in ENT / Otolaryngology
39. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Psychiatry
40. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Healthcare & Medical Leadership
41. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
42. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Global Health
43. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Management
44. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Leadership
45. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education
46. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research
47. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Research
48. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety
49. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics
50. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence-Based Medicine
UKAP qualifications at QCF Level 7 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Masters Levels/ MS Degree, Level 7 Certificate/ Diploma/ Postgraduate Diploma.
It is positioned at the same qualification level as a UK Master’s degree (Level 7) and is designed for learners who have already completed undergraduate-level study or possess appropriate professional qualifications and experience.
For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma qualification, learners must possess:
A complete Bachelor’s degree, UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
Learners must be 22 years or older at the beginning of the course.
Learner must have 5 years of working experience in the relevant field.
UKAP Centre must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will meet their needs, enable and facilitate learning and achievement enable progression. The qualification is offered in English.
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.