DM Doctorate in Medicine at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

A three-year clinical Doctorate in Medicine (DM) programme designed for international postgraduate doctors, combining advanced academic learning and hands-on clinical experience in the NHS. Participants train in one of several medical specialisms while earning a salary and completing doctoral-level research.

Duration: 3 years Full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Clinical Practice Year 1; Clinical Practice Year 2; Clinical Practice Year 3; Doctoral Research Design and Methods; Doctoral Advanced Research Analysis and Methods; The Doctoral Clinical Thesis; Critical Reflective Practice.

Career pathways

This doctoral programme prepares international doctors for senior roles within healthcare systems. Graduates could go on to use their knowledge and experience learned through the programme towards CESR applications for consultant status, or programme graduates may decide to work towards Royal College specialism accreditation following the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Please note that the University of Greater Manchester is only able to offer this course to International applicants. Expressions of interest: Please email your CV to [email protected] in the first instance. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: International applicants will need to fulfil the criteria listed below: You should hold an initial degree in medicine (MBChB or equivalent), awarded by a recognised institution. You should also have completed a recognised postgraduate degree programme (MD, MS or equivalent), awarded by a recognised institution. You should be a practising healthcare doctor with at least three years of postgraduate clinical experience, treating patients with full registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body for your country of employment, without any gaps in practice, having been in practice for the previous 12 months before enrolment.

International applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

Duration: 3 years Full-time

Apply through the official page: https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/join-us/how-to-apply-and-admissions

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