Doctor of Medical Sciences

The Doctor of Medicine was renamed the Doctor of Medical Sciences in 2024.The DMedSc offers a robust research focus in your chosen subject. You can leverage years of clinical experience to create a high-quality thesis, enhancing your expertise without pausing your practice. If your study includes retrospective research, you can complete your thesis in as little as 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time.You can make a real-world impact with your research by addressing clinical and practice challenges. Your thesis could cover a spectrum of projects from unravelling genetic mysteries to assessing public health trends like heart disease prevalence. You may even spearhead a national clinical trial, testing new therapeutic possibilities within your thesis.

MBChBEvidence of significant research experienceSupervision and research requirementsMeeting our academic requirements does not guarantee entry.You must demonstrate an ability to research independently, and possess a high level of theoretical understanding. Acceptance is subject to staff availability for supervision, and appropriate resources and facilities.All students must meet our English-language requirements as a condition of entry.Programme-specific requirementsYou must have at least five years’ professional experience in medical practice.