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PhD of Musculoskeletal Disease

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in Musculoskeletal Disease (Intercalated) offered by the School of Genetics and Cancer.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Musculoskeletal Disease. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Program Coordinator
  • Administrative Officer
  • Research Assistant
  • Operations Assistant
  • Project Assistant

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time research programme. You will undertake this PhD programme within research centres and institutes associated with College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine in Edinburgh or the College of Medical
  • Veterinary and Life Sciences in Glasgow.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Entry to this programme is only possible for Medical Undergraduates studying at the University of Edinburgh.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification, Often with a master's degree, Plus a research proposal.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
  2. Proposal
  3. Transcripts
  4. Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£36,540 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£47,367 GBP

Program details

CampusEdinburgh
Faculty or schoolSchool of Genetics and Cancer
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.