Course Highlights
Course Overview:
Max Healthcare, in partnership with Learna — a specialist provider of postgraduate online medical education — is pleased to offer this Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiology, designed for practising healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their clinical expertise in cardiac care. Validated by the University of Buckingham, delivered through Learna’s flexible online learning platform, and enriched by a clinical observership at Max Healthcare, this programme combines rigorous academic study with direct exposure to one of India’s foremost cardiac centres. The programme is particularly suited to specialist nurses in cardiology, medicine trainees with a cardiac interest, and clinicians working in acute or emergency settings. Participants benefit from access to a global cohort of healthcare professionals, expert faculty, and clinically grounded content that can be applied directly to everyday practice — all within a structure designed to fit around professional commitments.
Complementing the virtual module developed by experienced cardiology experts, the clinical observership at Max Healthcare gives participants the opportunity to observe and engage with clinical practice at the highest level — experiencing complex cardiology cases, multidisciplinary team working, and advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures firsthand. The observership, of at least a month, can be availed by candidates at any point in their year-long diploma programme.
Course Content:
- Module 1: Ischemic Heart Disease
- Module 2: Heart Failure
- Module 3: Arrhythmias
- Module 4: Valvular Heart Disease and Congenital Heart Disease
- Module 5: Cardio-oncology. Infective, Inflammatory and Thromboembolic Cardiovascular Disorders.
- Module 6: Cardiovascular Prevention and Physical Activity
- Module 7: Observership at Max Healthcare — Clinical Placement and Experiential Learning
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiology participants will be able to:
- Gain a systematic understanding of cardiology and apply this knowledge for direct patient benefit, service development, and future study.
- Develop life-long learning and advanced problem-solving skills that you can apply to practice in cardiology.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead complex tasks and processes in the delivery and advancement of heart-related care.
- Provide leadership to teams in multi-agency, multi-cultural, and/or international contexts.
- Critically evaluate practice in relation to the evidence base in cardiology.
- Appraise evidence-based medicine critically in relation to cardiology.
- Utilise relevant understanding, methodologies, and approaches to address complex issues of cardiology.
- Implement best practices and innovation in complex cardiology scenarios.
Evaluations and Grading:
Assessments within this programme are designed to reflect real-world clinical practice. Through Learna’s online platform, participants engage with case-based discussions, structured reflection, and applied clinical scenarios across each module — mirroring the diagnostic and decision-making challenges of everyday cardiology. Each week, participants work through two to three clinical cases in an online forum environment, guided by an expert clinical tutor. Forum contributions and written assignments form the basis of assessment, complemented by the experiential learning gained during the Max Healthcare observership. Active and regular participation is expected, with approximately two hours of study per day recommended. Support is available throughout via Learna’s dedicated student services team.
Assessment breakdown:
- Academic Forum: 40%
- Module Assignment: 20%
- Reflective Journal: 10%
- Case-based Examination: 30%
Who Can Enrol:
This programme is open to registered healthcare professionals holding a first degree (MBBS or above) or equivalent in a relevant clinical field, including international qualifications. Applicants without a recognised undergraduate qualification may be considered on an individual basis, with prior professional experience taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to complete a short assessment to confirm their ability to engage at post graduate level and demonstrate the necessary clinical and professional knowledge. Applications are reviewed by the Max Healthcare and Learna admissions teams.
Documents Required
- A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
- A copy of your undergraduate (MBBS) degree certificate.
- The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
- A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
- A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
- English Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is essential. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of competency. An IELTS overall score of 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band) or equivalent is accepted. For queries regarding English language requirements, please contact education@maxhealthcare.com.
If you have questions about your eligibility or the application process, please contact the Max Healthcare education team at education@maxhealthcare.com.
Certification:
University of Buckingham and Max Institute of Medical Education