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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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Undergraduate courses
With around 160 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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Would you like to become a doctor but not sure if you've studied the correct subjects or have high enough grades? We can help you make the best possible start
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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
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Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine is designed to develop doctors interested in a career as a generalist practitioner within NHS Scotland
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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Deepen your understanding of the human body and develop hands-on dissection skills with soft-fix Thiel-embalmed cadavers
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We have the only orthopaedic-focused intercalated BMSc in the UK, taught by experts in the field of orthopaedics, biomechanics, and motion analysis
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Learn about scientific method and communication, as well as cardiovascular and diabetes medicine
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Learn about the genetic basis of human disease, including cancer, and how treatment is applied in clinical practice with a focus on personalised medicine
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Study how human factors and behaviour can be used to understand, analyse, and improve health care
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Approximately 1 in 7 couples of reproductive age being diagnosed as infertile, demand is increasing for Assisted Conception Treatment (ART)
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Study the impact healthcare policy can have on individuals and groups and how healthcare compares across the world
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Explore and evaluate the key principles of educational theory within the context of medicine, and learn how to apply these theoretical elements to practice
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Learn from pathologists and researchers about the effects of neurodegenerative disease in the context of normal and abnormal structure and function
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 apply this knowledge to a laboratory- or industry-based research project aligned to your future career
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Learn how genetically-informed precision medicine applies big data, genomics and biomarker information to inform the healthcare of individuals and populations
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Develop knowledge and skills across clinical, laboratory and research within the field of clinical embryology, andrology, and assisted conception
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Study the technological aspects, and the fundamental and advanced concepts of motion measurement, combining anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical analysis
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Study the biomechanical principles involved in the development and the use of orthopaedic and rehabilitation technology
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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
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Develop your orthopaedic knowledge and skills through taught, clinical and research components covering general orthopaedics and its sub-specialties
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This BPS- and BABCP-accredited, NHS-funded professional training course provides you with the clinical competences to work in modern mental health services
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Learn about the techniques and strategies that you can apply to palliative care research, integrating public health knowledge with your expertise in this field
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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
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Train for a career in the growing and competitive market of communications relating to science and healthcare.
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Specialise in the physics of sport and gain practical and research skills in the analysis of human movement for sports and clinical rehabilitation
Professional doctorate
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Develop your leadership and applied research skills in professional practice with a professional doctorate in Medicine
Postgraduate distance learning courses
We have several world-renowned flexible distance learning programmes, designed for professionals studying alongside their work. Join our vibrant community of online 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 your time with us, while our staff will offer you the support you need to flourish.
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This online course will help you gain a range of skills necessary to undertake research and audit activities within the healthcare sector
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Develop your knowledge within the field of human clinical embryology and assisted reproduction conception (including IVF) at both a scientific and clinical level.
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Develop your knowledge within the field of human clinical embryology and assisted reproduction conception (including IVF) at both a scientific and clinical level.
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Develop your knowledge within the field of human clinical embryology and assisted reproduction conception (including IVF) at both a scientific and clinical level.
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Study the technological aspects, and the fundamental and advanced concepts of motion measurement, combining anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical analysis
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 medical educator in anaesthesiology, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator in general practice, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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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
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Become a better medical educator, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Become a better medical educator, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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Become a better medical educator, whether you're new to teaching or wanting to further your skills and knowledge in your educational role
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