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Medical Science (Surgery)

Doctor of Medicine (DM)

KEY FEATURES: A range of optional modules; assessment may include reflective portfolio.

KEY FEATURES: Research-based, relevant to clinical specialty.

WHO IS IT FOR? Qualified doctors in active surgical training.

WHO IS IT FOR? The DM programme is designed to accommodate applicants from a variety of
sources including medically qualified trainees (beyond F2 grade) on a four to seven year rotation, with

LEVEL: MMedSci; Postgraduate Diploma; Postgraduate Certificate.

adequate time remaining to complete the DM programme.

MODE OF STUDY: Part-time.

LEVEL: Doctorate.

LENGTH OF PROGRAMME: The Master’s degree must be completed within five years of registration, the

MODE OF STUDY: Full-time/part-time, those wishing to enrol on the DM must have guaranteed time

Diploma within four years, and the Certificate within three years. It will be possible to complete a Master’s

release.

degree in Medical Science in two years.
LENGTH OF PROGRAMME: Three years full-time; six years part-time.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: You will need to be a doctor in active surgical training to apply for this award.
Certain individual modules are open to other professionals with appropriate experience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: SpRs coming to local clinical centres and intending to apply for the DM
must discuss their application with the Research Institute (RI) DM programme directors and apply

COURSE OVERVIEW: This award has been designed