Clinical Doctorate in Surgery DClin at Queen Mary University of London

A professional doctorate for qualified doctors with an interest in clinical surgery or clinical academia, combining taught modules, doctoral-level research and a 12-month NHS clinical placement. It is delivered through the Queen Mary International Clinical Academy with full-time, part-time and online options.

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 eight modules from a chosen track (September on-campus: Global Public Health and Policy, Health Care Research Methods; online: Genomic Medicine, Global Public Health, Health Care Research Methods) plus Professional Studies and Research into Practice. Phase Two is a one-year NHS Trust placement with Applied Research I, Applied Clinical Skills and Research II. Phase Three is an independent research project and dissertation.

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 students are in employment or further study (GOS 2022/23).

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