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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 a career in medicine.

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Our medical school sits within a working hospital, so you'll learn in clinical skills facilities, laboratories, and teaching spaces shared with the staff who treat patients next door. Whether you're starting out in medicine, taking an intercalated year to study a topic in greater depth, or building on an established clinical career, you'll be taught by researchers, clinicians, and educators working at the front of their fields. 

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 - Gateway to Medicine MBChB

    Like to become a doctor but not sure if you have high enough grades? If you have a widening access background, we can help you make the best possible start

    • Undergraduate
    • Full time
    • 1 year
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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
    • Full time
    • 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
    • Full time
    • 4 years

Student voices

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Intercalated medicine courses

Taking a year out of your regular medical course to study for 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

Our on-campus master's courses let you specialise, spanning clinical embryology and assisted conception, applied neuroscience, orthopaedics, public health, psychological therapy, and science communication. Most run full-time over 12 months.

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    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
    • Full time
    • 12 months
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    Orthopaedic Surgery MChOrth

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

    • Postgraduate
    • Full time
    • 9 months
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    Psychological Therapy in Primary Care MSc

    This BPS- and BABCP-accredited, NHS-funded professional training course provides you with the clinical competences to work in modern mental health services

    • Postgraduate
    • Full time
    • 12 months
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    Public Health (Palliative Care Research) MPH

    Learn about the techniques and strategies that you can apply to palliative care research, integrating public health knowledge with your expertise in this field

    • Postgraduate
    • Full time
    • 12 months
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    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
    • Full time
    • 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.

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    Health Professions Education MSc

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

    • Postgraduate
    • Full time
    • 12 months
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    Health Professions Education PGCert

    Shape the future as an educator in medicine and healthcare. Improve your skills, whether you are new to teaching or not

    • Postgraduate
    • Full time
    • 4 months
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    Health Professions Education PGDip

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

    • Postgraduate
    • Full time
    • 8 months

Medical Education - online learning

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    Head & Neck Surgery MCh

    Deepen your expertise in head and neck oncology, multidisciplinary decision-making, and evidence-based practice

    • Postgraduate
    • Distance learning
    • 24 months
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    Medical Education (Anaesthetics) PGCert

    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

    • Postgraduate
    • Distance learning
    • 24 months max
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    Medical Education (Dentistry) MMEd

    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
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    Medical Education (Dentistry) PGCert

    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
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    Medical Education (Dentistry) PGDip

    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
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    Medical Education (General Practice) PGCert

    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

    • Postgraduate
    • Distance learning
    • 24 months max
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    Medical Education (Oncology) PGCert

    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 (Other)
    • 24 months max
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    Medical Education (Radiology) PGCert

    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
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    Medical Education (Surgery) PGCert

    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 (Other)
    • 24 months max
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    Medical Education MMEd

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

    • Postgraduate
    • Distance Learning (Other)
    • 72 months max
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    Medical Education PGCert

    Shape the future of medical education. Improve your skills in teaching and leadership through online learning

    • Postgraduate
    • Distance Learning (Other)
    • 24 months max
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    Medical Education PGDip

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

    • Postgraduate
    • Distance Learning (Other)
    • 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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