Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine is a PhD program taught at University of Edinburgh, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a higher degree for clinically qualified staff, normally during postgraduate medical training. The MD thesis must deal with one or more subjects of study in the curriculum for the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), or with subjects arising directly from contemporary medical practice. Edinburgh Medical School lists research interests including cancer, cardiovascular, clinical brain sciences, genetics, infectious diseases, inflammation, medical education, molecular medicine, neuroscience, population health sciences, regenerative medicine, and reproductive health.

Study options include full-time and part-time study. Applicants must contact potential supervisors and write a research proposal before applying. The University’s transferable skills programme provides generic training in presentation skills, project management, and writing skills. Facilities are available on campuses at the Western General Hospital, Little France, and in the Central Area.

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Medicine at University of Edinburgh for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Edinburgh.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Edinburgh as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Medicine.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

The Doctor of Medicine is a higher degree undertaken by clinically qualified staff, normally during their postgraduate medical training.

• Qualifications: An accredited medical degree (MBChB or equivalent). You must also have at least one year of experience in scientific work bearing directly on your profession, or be in the practice of medicine or surgery.
• Work location: Your primary place of work will be within the South East of Scotland NHS Postgraduate Deanery either employed by the University of Edinburgh or by South East of Scotland NHS.
• Supervisors: You must have at least two supervisors who can demonstrate that they have received up-to-date training in postgraduate student supervision; are members of academic staff of the University or honorary members of staff; have appropriate expertise in research; will be located in the University of Edinburgh or in NHS facilities within the supervision of the NHS Education for Scotland in the South East of Scotland.
• References: You must submit two references with your application.
• Interview: You will be formally interviewed in person or by video-conferencing.

• IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026: total 92 with at least 20 in each component.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) from 21 January 2026: total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component.
• C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 169 in each component.
• Trinity ISE (2026 entry only. We are reviewing our acceptance of Trinity ISE for 2027 entry. Requirements for this qualification will be available on 6 October.): ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
• Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 6 in each component.
• Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 135 in each component.

Please check detail of study units at https://study.ed.ac.uk/programmes/postgraduate-research/833-doctor-of-medicine

• IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026: total 92 with at least 20 in each component.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) from 21 January 2026: total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component.
• C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 169 in each component.
• Trinity ISE (2026 entry only. We are reviewing our acceptance of Trinity ISE for 2027 entry. Requirements for this qualification will be available on 6 October.): ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
• Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 6 in each component.
• Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 135 in each component.

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.