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MD Medicine at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research doctorate (MD) at Peninsula Medical School, within the Faculty of Health, for candidates joining a research community tackling major problems in science and society. Applicants identify a potential supervisor and submit a research proposal.

Faculty: Faculty of Health  |  Department: Peninsula Medical School  |  Duration: Full time: 1-3 years; part time: 2-6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time route available  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent medical research under supervision, with applicants required to identify a suitable supervisor through the School's research groups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 degree from a UK university or equivalent; two satisfactory academic references; evidence of funding for the duration of the course; and GMC registration. International English requirement: IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in all four components) or equivalent, with higher scores for some programmes. Application requires a brief research proposal and personal statement, an up-to-date CV, two academic references, highest qualification certificate and transcript, and for non-UK nationals a passport copy and any previous UK visas, plus information on how fees will be paid.

Duration: Full time: 1-3 years Part time: 2-6 years

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