The Diploma in Travel Medicine is offered by the Faculty of Travel Medicine in collaboration with Health Protection Scotland. 

Purpose of assessment
Award of the Diploma is made to candidates who successfully complete all three Modules of the multidisciplinary course organised by Health Protection Scotland, inclusive of the written and structured clinical examinations. The course is open to any health professional working in a relevant field. For nurses, a first degree is not a requirement. Proof of professional qualifications and references will be sought. Applicants must be competent in the following computer skills: e-mail, internet searching, saving and managing word documents, word processing.

If you wish to make enquiries about the course and the Diploma examination, please contact:

Mrs Lorna Boyne
Health Protection Scotland
Clifton House, Clifton Place,
Glasgow, G3 7LN
tel: +44 (0)141 300 1100
email: lorna.boyne@nhs.net

You can view more information about the course on the Health Protection Scotland Website by viewing the following link -http://www.travelcourses.hps.scot.nhs.uk/home.aspx

Membership of the College
You can view information on our membership categories, learn how you can contribute to College life and see the benefits offered by going to Join Us.

General Information for Candidates
Including Equal Opportunities policy, conditions governing submission of applications, fee payment methods and refunds, credit card payment form, accommodation in Glasgow, maps and other useful information.

Contact us by email: dtm@rcpsg.ac.uk

Once you have commenced the course, you are able to proceed to enter the examination.  Examinations staff will provide guidance as to application procedures during the residential courses: you can access the information you need by using the links below. 

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