MD Diabetes, Renal, Endocrine & Metabolic Medicine at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A research degree focused on understanding the pathways and processes linking obesity and physical inactivity to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, with expertise from molecular and biomarker techniques through clinical investigation to population epidemiology and clinical trials.

Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time (medically-qualified graduates only) | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research on mechanisms of cardiovascular and metabolic disease in people with diabetes, renal disease and endocrine conditions, linking obesity and physical inactivity to cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Topics include diabetes epidemiology, corticosteroid hormones in CVD, cardiovascular effects of metformin, lifestyle and obesity, proteomics of diabetic nephropathy and vascular function in pregnancy. Projects are tailored around the expertise of principal investigators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Diabetes, Renal, Endocrine & Metabolic Medicine research degrees: usually a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter, two references. MD applicants must hold an MBChB or equivalent and have been engaged since graduation for at least three years in scientific work bearing directly on their profession, or in the practice of Medicine or Surgery.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Home fee for 2026/27 as stated; the 2027/28 home fee is to be confirmed. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Research bench fees may apply in addition. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time (medically-qualified graduates only)

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