Overview

This Trauma and Orthopaedics (Online Learning) from The University of Edinburgh leads to the degree of Master of Surgery (ChM).

Who is this programme for?

Based on the UK Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum, the ChM in Trauma and Orthopaedics provides the opportunity for you to select those advanced modules relevant to your declared specialty.

It also supports learning for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) examinations.

The programme is designed to run alongside clinical training and complement in-the-workplace assessment.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of this programme, you will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of your chosen surgical subspecialty.

You will also be able to apply this knowledge to the systematic assessment and management of surgical patients in the elective, urgent and emergency clinical setting.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Year 1

Compulsory courses:

Basic Science

Adult Reconstruction Trauma

Shoulder and Elbow

Hand

Spine

Knee

Ankle and Foot

Paediatric

You are supported throughout the programme through asynchronous discussions with tutors who are all leading clinicians in their field.

Year 2

Compulsory courses:

Basic Science

Specialist Academic Activity

Core Academic Activity

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-25 00:00:00

More details

We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.
If you are also applying for funding or will require a visa then we strongly recommend you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 259 other Masters in Medicine in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) recognised by the General Medical Council.

Should have also acquired MRCS (or equivalent assessment milestone).

UK applicants must be an Advanced Trainee in Trauma and Orthopaedics, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

Candidates outside the UK should have equivalent experience.

Surgeons who have a consultant or career grade post (or equivalent) in Orthopaedic Surgery are also eligible for entry.

Work experience

Tuition Fee

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International

7600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7600 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

7600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7600 GBP per year during 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Trauma and Orthopaedics (Online Learning).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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