Clinical Doctorate in Medicine DClin at Queen Mary University of London

A professional doctorate for qualified doctors that combines taught study, doctoral-level research and a 12-month clinical placement with a partner NHS Trust. It is run through the Queen Mary International Clinical Academy and offered full-time or part-time, on campus, blended or by distance learning.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry  |  Department: William Harvey Research Institute / Queen Mary International Clinical Academy  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027 and January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time (distance learning)  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Phase One is one year full-time (or two part-time) of eight modules from an optional track such as Global Public Health, Genomic Medicine, Gastroenterology, Critical Care or Cancer Sciences, plus Professional Studies and Research into Practice. Phase Two is a one-year NHS placement with Applied Research I, Applied Clinical Skills and Research II. Phase Three is a research project and dissertation of up to 50,000 words.

Career pathways

The programme prepares graduates for careers as doctors in the UK or elsewhere, working towards full GMC registration before the placement year, and for academic roles. 96% of Medicine postgraduate taught students are in employment or further study (GOS 2022/23).

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