MD Medicine at Lancaster University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Medicine degree scheme provides opportunities for clinically qualified candidates to undertake a two year Doctoral level research project at Lancaster. Our links with the Lancaster Medical School and many NHS trusts provide a wide range of opportunities for medically related research. You will be supervised by a clinical supervisor and a member of academic staff in Medical School and our Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Lancaster Medical School | Duration: Full time 2 years, Part time 3 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must (i) hold a medical or dental qualification recognised by the UK General Medical/Dental Council, (ii) must have held this qualification for at least three years by the date of submission, and (iii) must be employed during their period of registration in appropriate clinical or scientific work in hospitals or institutions (associated with the University) within the local NHS region IELTS: At least 6.5 overall (minimum element scores apply) Assessment: Original research thesis and viva voce examination

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 2 years, Part time 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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