Doctor of Medicine (MD) at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

A doctoral-level research degree for clinicians based in Norwich Medical School, structured to fit the three-year 'out of programme' research window available during clinical training. It runs over two years full-time or four years part-time, with a further year of registration only.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Norwich Medical School | Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, plus 1 year registration only | Intake: October, February and June | Study mode: full-time | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students conduct a research project and write a thesis of up to 65,000 words, examined orally, within a training pathway based on the Researcher Development Framework with mandatory and bespoke personal and professional development training. Part-time study is only available to applicants who can study within the UK.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme is typically for hospital clinicians undertaking research that is associated with their employment. Candidates should have been employed for at least two years in an appropriate clinical or scientific position. A qualification which is recognised for registration by the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom should have been held for at least three years at the time of submission of the thesis or body of published work.

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, plus 1 year registration only

Apply through the official page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate/research

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences