Overview

On entering the Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine programme from The University of Edinburgh, you are assigned to the relevant research group. Your progress is monitored by a thesis committee convened from members within these groups.

You will participate in a monthly graduate seminar programme, presenting your analysis of original research.

You are encouraged to present your findings at national and international conferences. You are also encouraged to publish your findings in international journals, in advance of the submission of your PhD theses for examination.

Facilities

The orthopaedic engineering unit, musculoskeletal research unit, and Micro-CT facilities are based in the Chancellor's Building, at the Little France medical campus.

Facilities for collaborative projects are based in the Centre for Regenerative Medicine and the Centre for Integrative Physiology. Both of these Centres are also located at Little France.

The outcome performance assessment facilities are based within the clinical department in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Programme Structure

There are ongoing projects in the following areas:

musculoskeletal tissue engineering

stem cells

regenerative medicine

orthopaedic engineering

modelling of the musculoskeletal system

osteoporosis

fracture repair

clinical outcome studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Prosthetics and Orthotics View 17 other Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

Tuition Fees

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59200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10920 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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