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Medicine courses

Based on the University of Dundee's Ninewells campus, with Ninewells Hospital (one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK), our range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses will help you to prepare for the greatly increased pace of change in medical knowledge and practice

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World Top 150 for Medicine

QS World Rankings 2023

3rd in UK for Medicine

The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

Undergraduate courses

With around 220 undergraduate medical students in each academic study year, Dundee’s five year curriculum prepares doctors for the greatly increased pace of change in medical knowledge and practice. From early in first year students get to meet patients - on wards, in outpatient clinics, and in general practice. 

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Be a confident, able doctor, prepared for practice, by developing a flexible, patient-centred style of care, underpinned by scientific and clinical knowledge

Undergraduate Full time 5 years

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Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine is designed to develop doctors interested in a career as a generalist practitioner within NHS Scotland

Undergraduate Full time 4 years

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Intercalated medicine courses

Taking a year out of your regular medical course by undertaking an intercalated BMSc will provide you with a unique opportunity to study a topic (or topics) in depth ranging from basic science and clinical research to education and teaching.

You can do a one-year intercalated BMSc between Year 3 and Year 4 of your undergraduate medicine degree

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Postgraduate courses

We have a vibrant community of postgraduate students, as well as internationally recognised researchers, clinicians, and educators. Our commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that you will get the very best out of you time here, while our staff will offer the support you need to flourish.

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Gain an advanced understanding of the brain and nervous system and apply this knowledge to a research project aligned to your future career

Postgraduate Full time 12 months (full time)

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Study the technological aspects, and the fundamental and advanced concepts of motion measurement, combining anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical analysis

Postgraduate Full time 12 months (full time)

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Study the technological aspects, and the fundamental and advanced concepts of motion measurement, combining anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical analysis

Postgraduate Full time 12 months (full time)

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Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, this course covers the fundamental physical sciences relating to orthopaedic surgery and technology

Postgraduate Full time 12 months (full time)

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Develop your orthopaedic knowledge and skills through taught, clinical and research components covering general orthopaedics and its sub-specialties

Postgraduate Full time 9 months (full time)

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Learn about the techniques and strategies that you can apply to public health practice to make a difference in local, national, and international communities

Postgraduate Full time 12 months (full time)

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Postgraduate distance learning courses

Designed for professionals studying alongside their work. Join our vibrant community of online postgraduate students, as well as internationally recognised researchers, clinicians, and educators.

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Medical Education

Our flagship medical education programme has three award levels: Certificate, Diploma, and Masters. The Postgraduate Certificate is accredited by the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME).

If you want to take your knowledge and skills further then our PGDip and Masters are designed for current and future leaders in health education to build on the Postgraduate Certificate.

The flexibility of the programme means you can take a break and re-join at the next level – either face to face or online. Perfect to fit around your work schedule.

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Become a better healthcare educator, whether you’re new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role.

Postgraduate Distance Learning (Other) 72 months max (part time)

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Become a better healthcare educator, whether you’re new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role.

Postgraduate Distance Learning (Other) 24 months max (part time)

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Become a better healthcare educator, whether you’re new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role.

Postgraduate Distance Learning (Other) 24 months max (part time)

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Become a better healthcare educator, whether you’re new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role.

Postgraduate Distance Learning (Other) 48 months max (part time)

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Become a better medical educator in oncology, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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Become a better medical educator in radiology, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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Become a better medical educator using simulation, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role

Postgraduate Distance learning 72 months max (part time)

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Become a better medical educator using simulation, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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Become a better medical educator using simulation, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role

Postgraduate Distance learning 48 months max (part time)

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Become a better medical educator in surgery, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role

Postgraduate Distance learning 24 months max (part time)

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Professional doctorate

Research degrees

Developing your research skills with a MSc by research or PhD in medicine.

Medicine research degrees

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