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PgDip Surgical Sciences at University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PgDip Surgical Sciences is year 2 of the three-year part-time online Surgical Sciences programme for early-career surgeons, developed with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and aligned to the UK Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum and MRCS preparation.

Faculty: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine  |  Department: Edinburgh Medical School  |  Duration: 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme builds year on year, covering surgical principles, anatomy, pathology, perioperative care and evidence-based surgery, with teaching through discussion forums, directed reading and live tutorials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme group (Surgical Sciences online programme): An accredited medical degree (MBChB or equivalent). Applicants should not yet hold MRCS, though those who have passed MRCS Part A but not Part B may be considered. Applicants must be in a supervised clinical environment (for example a junior doctor post) throughout, and the application should give MRCS status, postgraduate titles, current and planned clinical rotations. English language: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. Application deadline 13 September 2027 or 20 August 2027 depending on applicant category.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

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