Travel medicine is a specialised field focusing on the health of international travellers, including the prevention, diagnosis, and management of travel-related illnesses. The QualCert Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PgDTM) is designed for healthcare professionals seeking advanced expertise in travel health, tropical medicine, vaccination protocols, and global health risks. This postgraduate diploma equips learners with the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to travellers while addressing public health challenges.
The PgDTM programme covers the assessment of travellers’ health, risk evaluation, disease prevention strategies, and management of travel-related illnesses. Learners explore international health regulations, vaccination programmes, prophylactic measures, and emerging infectious diseases. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enabling healthcare professionals to provide safe and effective care in diverse clinical and global contexts.
The PgDTM equips healthcare professionals with specialist skills to manage travel health risks, prevent infectious diseases, and provide safe care to international travellers. Learners gain advanced knowledge in vaccination, prophylaxis, travel counselling, and risk management. Graduates are prepared to work in travel clinics, hospitals, public health organisations, and advisory roles, contributing to global health improvement.
Completing the PgDTM opens pathways to senior clinical roles, travel health advisory positions, public health careers, and research opportunities. Graduates can also pursue further specialist study in tropical medicine, infectious diseases, or global health, or engage in academic and policy development roles within healthcare and international organisations.
Course Contents of QualCert Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PgDTM):
The QualCert Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PgDTM), offers 120 Credits, requiring a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 1200 hours, including 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
| Unit Ref# | Unit Title | Credits | GLH | TQT |
| QC27238- 1 | Principles of Travel Medicine and Global Health | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| QC27238-2 | Risk Assessment and Pre-Travel Consultation | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| QC27238-3 | Vaccination, Immunisation, and Prophylaxis for Travellers | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| QC27238-4 | Management of Travel-Related Illnesses and Tropical Diseases | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| QC27238-5 | Public Health, Travel Safety, and Disease Prevention Strategies | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| QC27238-6 | Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Leadership in Travel Medicine | 20 | 100 | 200 |
Entry Requirements for the QualCert Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PgDTM):
Minimum Age:
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of enrolment
Educational Background:
- A recognised undergraduate degree in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, or a related health or life sciences discipline
Experience:
- Relevant clinical or professional experience in healthcare, travel medicine, infectious diseases, or public health is recommended, particularly for applicants without prior travel health experience
Language Proficiency:
- Learners must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or higher, or an accepted alternative, to engage effectively with postgraduate-level study
Learning Outcomes for the QualCert Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PgDTM):
Unit 1: Principles of Travel Medicine and Global Health
- Analyse the principles and scope of travel medicine in a global health context
- Evaluate the impact of travel on health, disease transmission, and public health
- Critically appraise international health regulations and guidelines for travellers
- Apply scientific knowledge to inform safe and effective travel health practice
Unit 2: Risk Assessment and Pre-Travel Consultation
- Conduct comprehensive pre-travel risk assessments for diverse traveller populations
- Evaluate destination-specific health risks including environmental, infectious, and lifestyle factors
- Develop personalised travel health plans considering individual medical history and travel itinerary
- Integrate evidence-based advice into pre-travel consultations to enhance safety and wellbeing
Unit 3: Vaccination, Immunisation, and Prophylaxis for Travellers
- Assess vaccination requirements for various travel destinations and populations
- Apply immunisation protocols and prophylactic measures for preventing travel-related diseases
- Evaluate emerging vaccines, antimalarial regimens, and prophylaxis strategies
- Design safe and effective vaccination and prophylaxis plans tailored to traveller needs
Unit 4: Management of Travel-Related Illnesses and Tropical Diseases
- Identify, diagnose, and manage common travel-related illnesses and tropical diseases
- Apply evidence-based treatment protocols for infectious and non-infectious travel health conditions
- Critically evaluate case studies and clinical scenarios in travel medicine
- Integrate multidisciplinary approaches for complex or high-risk traveller cases
Unit 5: Public Health, Travel Safety, and Disease Prevention Strategies
- Analyse the role of travel medicine in public health and disease prevention
- Develop strategies for outbreak prevention, traveller education, and health promotion
- Evaluate the social, cultural, and environmental factors affecting traveller health
- Apply public health principles to enhance global travel safety and community health
Unit 6: Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Leadership in Travel Medicine
- Critically appraise research methods and clinical evidence in travel medicine
- Apply evidence-based practice to improve traveller care and health outcomes
- Demonstrate leadership in multidisciplinary travel medicine teams or advisory roles
- Design and implement research or quality improvement projects in travel health services
The Course is ideal for ;
The PgDTM is suitable for healthcare professionals seeking advanced knowledge and practice in travel health. It is ideal for:
- Medical doctors, general practitioners, and specialists in infectious diseases or public health
- Nurses and allied health professionals working in travel clinics, tropical medicine, or community health
- Pharmacists involved in vaccination, prophylaxis, and travel-related care
- Public health professionals managing travel-related disease prevention and policy implementation
- Researchers and academics pursuing studies in travel medicine, epidemiology, or global health
- Clinicians seeking leadership or advisory roles in travel health, global health programmes, or international organisations
Approved centres delivering the PgDTM must meet the following standards:
- Qualified Faculty: Tutors and assessors must hold postgraduate qualifications in travel medicine, infectious diseases, public health, or a related discipline, with relevant clinical or research experience
- Learning Resources: Access to up-to-date textbooks, peer-reviewed journals, databases, and clinical case studies in travel and tropical medicine
- Facilities: Classrooms, seminar spaces, and clinical or practical training environments to support postgraduate learning and applied skills development
- Clinical Access: Opportunities for learners to engage with real-world travel clinics, hospital departments, or public health settings
- Assessment Standards: Robust assessment procedures including case studies, reflective practice, research projects, and evidence-based assignments
- Quality Assurance: Systems in place for internal verification, external moderation, and continuous improvement to maintain academic and clinical standards
- Learner Support: Academic guidance, clinical supervision, and pastoral support to ensure learner success and professional development