Overview
This new PhD in Clinical Education at The University of Edinburgh is an ideal programme for those wishing to further their career in academic clinical or medical education, who already have experience of delivering education for healthcare professionals, whether students, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, dental or veterinary practitioners. It will particularly appeal to those seeking leadership positions or to undertake independent high-quality research in clinical education.
The Centre for Medical Education has 25 members of academic staff (including fixed-term Fellows), 5 administrators, approximately 100 distance-learning MSc students, and typically 5-7 doctoral students.
We have good collaboration between university faculty, clinicians, NHS Education for Scotland and other institutions.
Training and support
The Centre has an excellent track record in providing training within clinical education to MSc students, undergraduate medical students and fixed-term clinical Fellows.
Doctoral students receive direct support from at least two academic supervisors during their studies, and a dedicated thesis committee provides guidance throughout the programme of research.
Programme Structure
Some of our current research focuses on:
- Faculty development
- Assessment and feedback in medical education
- Psychometrics
- Learning outcome development and mapping
- Students learning to teach and Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)
- Preparation for practice
- International medical education
- Clinical skills
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Biomedical Science Medicine Health Sciences View 244 other PhDs in Health Sciences 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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Other requirements
General requirements
A UK masters degree, or its international equivalent, in a clinical, medical or health field, and a primary clinical qualification, such as an MBChB, BVS, BDS or Bachelor of Nursing.
- You must have experience of clinical, medical, allied healthcare or veterinary education, for example teaching undergraduate or postgraduate students.
- We will also consider your application if you have a biomedical or social science qualification, or a professional qualification, such as RGN, with appropriate clinical experience; please contact the programme team to check before you apply.
Tuition Fee
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26300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26300 GBP per year during 36 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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