MD Clinical & Surgical Sciences at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in clinical and surgical sciences, with research cutting across anaesthesia, child health, medical genetics, reproductive and maternal medicine, and surgery. Projects are tailored around the expertise of principal investigators. The MD (Doctor of Medicine) is for medically-qualified graduates only.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Department: School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing (Clinical & Surgical Sciences) | Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research spans anaesthesia, child health, medical genetics, reproductive and maternal medicine, and surgery.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter and two references. MD applicants must hold an MBChB or equivalent and have spent at least three years since graduation in scientific work bearing directly on their profession or in the practice of medicine or surgery. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5 (equivalent tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Duolingo are also accepted at published minimums).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual research fee for 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is yet to be confirmed. Part-time is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 51,495 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual fee; part-time is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may be charged separately and are not included. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time

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