MCh Surgery at Teesside University

Programme overview

This postgraduate course develops doctors' clinical skills and evidence-based practice in surgery with the support of consultant specialist surgeons, with five specialist pathways. It suits surgical trainees and international medical graduates.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Data Management in Clinical Research, Developing Research Projects and Introduction to Research, Ethics and Governance, plus one specialist module such as urology, breast, gynaecological oncology, gastroenterology or vascular surgery. Year 2 comprises a dissertation and research article.

Career pathways

The course builds research and evidence-based practice skills to support progression to a consultant position.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Full-time on-campus route: MBBS (or equivalent), Royal College of Surgeons membership or equivalent such as Diplomate of National Board, and recent general surgery experience; international applicants need IELTS 6.5. Part-time UK route: qualified doctor employed in the UK in general surgery at F2, SHO or ST3 or above, with RCS membership or equivalent and GMC registration; international Medical Training Initiative applicants need IELTS 7. Part-time distance route for international doctors outside the UK: MBBS, RCS membership or equivalent, general surgery work at F2/SHO/ST3 or above, IELTS 6.5 and registration in their country. All routes need a CV, two clinical references and an interview.

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International MCh rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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