PhD opportunity

Visualising the longitudinal themes in a medical degree

Funding availability

Unfunded

Application deadline

31 May 2028

This PhD would explore education design and curriculum design to identify optimal ways to visualise and present the longitudinal strands of a 5 year medical curriculum. This would be a cross-disciplinary project, involving design, learning technology and medical education, with the aim of supporting students and staff to navigate the complexity of the learning outcomes of a degree programme in a way that builds understanding of the overarching aims of the course.

Diversity statement

Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.

How to apply

  1. Email Dr Ellie Hothersall to:
    • Send a copy of your CV
    • Discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).
  2. After discussion with Dr Ellie Hothersall, formal applications can be made via our direct application system.

Apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Medicine

Supervisors

Principal supervisor