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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
JAN
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part Time
JAN
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
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Research profile
This new PhD in clinical education builds on our world-renowned expertise in the field of clinical education, and our well-established and respected Masters in Clinical Education programme.
It is an ideal programme for those wishing to further their career in academic clinical or medical education, who already have experience of delivering education for healthcare professionals, whether students, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, dental or veterinary practitioners. It will particularly appeal to those seeking leadership positions or to undertake independent high-quality research in clinical education.
Some of our current research focuses on: Faculty development; Assessment and feedback in medical education; Psychometrics; Learning outcome development and mapping; Students learning to teach and Peer Assisted Learning (PAL); Preparation for practice; International medical education; Clinical skills
The Centre for Medical Education has 25 members of academic staff (including fixed-term Fellows), 5 administrators, approximately 100 distance-learning MSc students, and typically 5-7 doctoral students.
We have good collaboration between university faculty, clinicians, NHS Education for Scotland and other institutions.
Training and support
The Centre has an excellent track record in providing training within clinical education to MSc students, undergraduate medical students and fixed-term clinical Fellows.
Doctoral students receive direct support from at least two academic supervisors during their studies, and a dedicated thesis committee provides guidance throughout the programme of research.
Research training is tailored to each doctoral student, but typically includes material from the well-established MSc ‘Research in Clinical Education’ and ‘Dissertation’ courses, an extensive programme of university PhD training workshops and meetings, and fortnightly ‘Medical Education Forum’ and ‘CME Research Meeting’ events for presentation of completed research and work-in-progress.
A UK masters degree, or its international equivalent, in a clinical, medical or health field, and a primary clinical qualification, such as an MBChB, BVS, BDS or Bachelor of Nursing.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,300 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,300 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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