The MD is a higher degree undertaken by clinically qualified staff normally during their postgraduate medical training. 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 MD 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.
We have interests in: Cancer; Cardiovascular; Clinical Brain Sciences; Cognitive and Neural systems; Genetics; Infectious Diseases; Inflammation; Medical Education Molecular Medicine; Neuroscience; Population Health Sciences; Regenerative Medicine; Reproductive Health
Training and support
Generic training in presentation skills, project management and writing skills is delivered through the University's transferable skills programme.
September 2025
The University of Edinburgh
Student Recruitment and Admissions,
33 Buccleuch Place,
EDINBURGH,
EDINBURGH, CITY OF,
EH8 9JS, SCOTLAND, Scotland
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