Highlights
Tuition fee
3400 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
3400 GBP / year
3050 GBP / year
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Campus location
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Doctorate in Medicine st the University of Hertfordshire has been designed to enable clinicians working in practice who wish to undertake a substantial programme of individual research, while under the principal supervision of a clinical specialist.

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Overview

You'll benefit from a flexible programme at the  University of Hertfordshire and the opportunity for you to contribute to the final award using previous research.

During your studies in Medicine delivered by University of Hertfordshire , you'll have the opportunity to study a wide range of subject areas relevant to your own clinical practice and these may be clinically based.

What’s next for my career?

  • You'll have the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and training in order progress from specialist registrar to consultant
  • Continue your research which you pursued as trainee, or develop new areas of research relevant to the challenges you face in everyday practice, without the need to step out of your existing clinical commitments
  • Benefit from a flexible programme to fit in with existing clinical commitments
  • You'll be able to take advantage of online research support facilities through Studynet and the Learning Resources Centres
  • You'll have access to training modules to ensure you have the necessary technical skills to pursue your body of research successfully
  • Allied Health was ranked in the top 25% of UK universities for research impact

Programme Structure

Structure:

  • You'll develop an individual programme of skills development and training which will be mutually agreed with the supervisory team prior to registration.
  • While undergoing the Docorate in Medicine, you'll undertake periodic assessments and provide evidence of progress of the body of research, including details of achievements to date and the future direction of your work.
  • You'll also need to discuss the approach taken and demonstrate how your work contributes to clinical practice.
  • The culmination of the programme will be the thesis of up to 80,000 words, in which you must demonstrate a significant original contribution to clinical practice.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

To apply, please email the Doctoral College.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
79
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Hatfield, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120
TOEFL® IBT
79
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • MBBS degrees (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) or equivalent, and eligibility for full registration or holding limited registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), or equivalent dental qualifications and registration; plus normally three years relevant professional experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    3400 GBP / year
    3400 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    3050 GBP / year
    3050 GBP / year

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month

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 Medicine.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jul 2026
ETS India

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Aga Khan Foundation

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
PETRONAS Education Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
LPDP (Indonesia Endowment for Education)

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
20 INR
Deadline
Not specified
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation loan scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
King’s Award Scholarship (£2000)

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Chevening Scholarship

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
King’s Award Clearing Scholarship (£2000)

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Study Abroad - 20% Discount

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3500 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Full payment discount

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - Herts Alumni 20% Discount

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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

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FHE Health
Location not available

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