Overview

Training and support

On entering the Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine at The University of Edinburgh, you are assigned to the relevant research group. Your progress is monitored by a thesis committee convened from members within these groups.

You will participate in a monthly graduate seminar programme, presenting your analysis of original research.

You are encouraged to present your findings at national and international conferences. You are also encouraged to publish your findings in international journals, in advance of the submission of your PhD theses for examination.

Facilities

The orthopaedic engineering unit, musculoskeletal research unit, and Micro-CT facilities are based in the Chancellor's Building, at the Little France medical campus.

Facilities for collaborative projects are based in the Centre for Regenerative Medicine and the Centre for Integrative Physiology. Both of these Centres are also located at Little France.

The outcome performance assessment facilities are based within the clinical department in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Programme Structure

There are ongoing projects in the following areas:

musculoskeletal tissue engineering
stem cells
regenerative medicine
orthopaedic engineering
modelling of the musculoskeletal system
osteoporosis
fracture repair
clinical outcome studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-06 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Prosthetics and Orthotics

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Pass _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

51400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51400 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine.

Available Scholarships

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