Overview
Applicants must be working in the South East of Scotland, either employed as a member of staff of the University of Edinburgh, or as an NHS employee, or as a research worker employed or self-financed or grant-funded, in the University of Edinburgh or an associated institution or an NHS establishment.
A thesis for the degree of Doctor of Medicine at The University of Edinburgh must deal with one or more of the subjects of study in the curriculum for the degrees of MBChB or with subjects arising directly from contemporary medical practice.
Training and support
Generic training in presentation skills, project management and writing skills is delivered through the University's transferable skills programme.
Facilities
We have excellent facilities on our campuses at the Western General Hospital, Little France and in the Central Area.
Programme Structure
We have interests in:
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular
- Clinical Brain Sciences
- Cognitive and Neural systems
- Genetics
- Infectious Diseases
- Inflammation
- Medical Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.
Language
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Disciplines
Biomedical Science Medicine View 223 other PhDs in Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent). You must also have at least one year of experience in scientific work bearing directly on your profession, or be in the practice of medicine or surgery.
- Your primary place of work will be within the South East of Scotland NHS Postgraduate Deanery either employed by the University of Edinburgh or by South East of Scotland NHS.
Tuition Fee
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International
31500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31500 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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