Space Medicine Course
Durham University, UK
Course Date
- 17 July 2025 09:00 - 19 July 2025 17:00
GBP £345.00 – GBP £395.00
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Discover the Next Frontier in Medicine
Space medicine is an incredibly exciting field, pushing the boundaries of human performance, extreme physiology, and medical innovation beyond what we ever thought possible.
Now, for the first time, we’re bringing this cutting-edge expertise to Durham University Business School, where you’ll gain exclusive insights from NASA astronaut Mike Barratt, a medical doctor and veteran of multiple spaceflights.
🚀 This is your opportunity to explore the real-world applications of aerospace medicine, from the International Space Station to future Mars missions.
This course is exclusively available as an in-person experience and will not be offered via online streaming or digital recording.
This event is a joint collaboration between World Extreme Medicine and Durham University Business School Department of Management & Marketing.
Secure your spot for this out-of-this-world opportunity – we anticipate huge demand, so register now!
An Exclusive 3-Day Course
Led by Mike Barratt*, this immersive 3-day in-person experience will give participants rare access to the world of space medicine, combining practical medical insights with real-life astronaut experiences.
You’ll explore the physiological, psychological, and technical challenges of human spaceflight, while gaining specialist knowledge in aerospace medicine, extreme physiology, and the future of commercial space exploration.
What You’ll Learn:
- Overview of human space flight challenges and adaptations
- Acute effects of microgravity on body systems
- Long-term microgravity health impacts and mitigation
- Mental health issues from isolation and confinement
- Team dynamics and performance challenges
- Special medical equipment and capabilities
- Constraints on diagnosis and treatment in space
- Spacecraft habitability and environmental factors
- Closed environment effects on health
- Mitigating sex/gender differences in health risks
- Managing inflight medical events and emergencies
This is your chance to learn from one of the world’s leading space physicians and astronauts!
*Additional guests to be confirmed shortly.
A Direct Link to Space
Mike Barratt returned to Earth in October 2024 after nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station.
While orbiting 400km above Earth, he took time to share exclusive insights with us about life and medicine in microgravity. Now, you can watch the video below to hear firsthand what he had to say!
Is This Course Right for You?
This module is designed for Healthcare professionals and students looking to expand their expertise in:
✅ Extreme medicine & remote healthcare
✅ Aerospace medicine & human performance science
✅ Physiology & biomedical engineering
✅ Medical innovation in high-performance fields
✅ Future careers in space medicine, research & commercial spaceflight
📍 Not sure if it’s right for you? Feel free to contact us
This course is exclusively available as an in-person experience and will not be offered via online streaming or digital recording.
What’s Included?
📖 Course tuition with expert-led lectures
🍽️ Lunch and refreshments each day
📚 Downloadable course materials
❌ What’s NOT included?
🚫 Accommodation
🚫 Travel costs & insurance
🚫 Evening meals*
🚫 Personal Stationery
*Please note: Dinner and evening meals are not included. If you have purchased the College Dinner package, this includes the special evening event with Mike Barratt for one night.
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