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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

1st in Scotland and 2nd in UK for Medicine

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Joint Top in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Medicine

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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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Medicine MBChB

Become a confident doctor, fully prepared for practice. Develop a flexible, patient-centred style of care, underpinned by scientific and clinical knowledge

  • Undergraduate
  • 5 years
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Scotgem MBChB

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

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years

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

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.

Course

Applied Neuroscience MSc

Get an advanced understanding of the brain and nervous system. Learn how to use it to solve real-world research problems and uncover new neuroscience knowledge

  • Postgraduate
  • 12 months
Course

Orthopaedic Surgery MChOrth

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

  • Postgraduate
  • 9 months
Course

Public Health MPH

Learn the techniques and strategies you can apply to public health practice. Get the skills you need to make a real difference in communities around the world

  • Postgraduate
  • 12 months

Postgraduate online 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.

Medical Education - on campus

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.

Medical Education - online learning

Course

Medical Education MMEd

Shape the future as a leader in medical education. Improve your skills in teaching, leadership and research through online learning

  • Postgraduate
  • 72 months max
Course

Medical Education PGDip

Shape the future as a leader in medical education. Improve your skills in teaching, leadership and research through online learning

  • Postgraduate
  • 48 months max

Research degrees

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

Medicine research degrees

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We can also connect you with our alumni ambassadors to learn about their experience of studying in Dundee as well as their career and achievements since graduating.  

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