DM Medicine
Keele University
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DM/MD - Doctor of Medicine

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Keele University

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DM/MD - Doctor of Medicine

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Keele University

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The DM carries precisely the same academic weight as a PhD, as do the Keele professional doctorates. However, the structure makes it more relevant to the circumstances of the main market for the programme, SpRs and GPs.The DM programme meets the following requirements:The DM programme is designed to accommodate applicants from a variety of sources including medically qualified trainees (beyond F2 grade) on a 4- to 7-year rotation, with adequate time remaining to complete the DM programme.The ...Read more

The DM carries precisely the same academic weight as a PhD, as do the Keele professional doctorates. However, the structure makes it more relevant to the circumstances of the main market for the programme, SpRs and GPs.The DM programme meets the following requirements:The DM programme is designed to accommodate applicants from a variety of sources including medically qualified trainees (beyond F2 grade) on a 4- to 7-year rotation, with adequate time remaining to complete the DM programme.The award is at Doctoral level in line with the National Qualifications Framework.The defining criteria are those for a research degree in that the DM is examined principally on the basis of a thesis, and the examiners are individually appointed for that thesis. All trainees will receive training in research, and need already to have a specialist clinical background.Those wishing to enrol on the DM must have guaranteed time release.Students registered on the DM will be overseen by the Research Institute Postgraduate Committee in consultation with the RI DM programme director, and will be subject to the requirements of the Code of Practice on Postgraduate Research Degrees plus the requirements specific to the DM and any additional requirements specified by the RI.The DM carries precisely the same academic weight as a PhD, as do the Keele professional doctorates. However, the structure makes it more relevant to the circumstances of the main market for the programme, SpRs and GPs. International students can't study part time at Keele. They are only eligible for full time study.

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Phoebe
26 Feb 24

The students support and campus safety team is great. The SU can be a good night out but could do with more variation, the KPA is always a good second choice...Read more

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Cheng JUN
15 Feb 24

Beautiful environment in quiet countryside. Medicine course great so..Read more

Entry requirements

Students require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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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)

Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£16,042 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£16,042 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

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Phoebe
26 Feb 24
Medicine - MB ChB
The students support and campus safety team is great. The SU can be a good night out but could do with more variation, the KPA is always a good second choice....
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Cheng JUN
15 Feb 24
Medicine - MB ChB
Beautiful environment in quiet countryside. Medicine course great so...
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Keele University
Staffordshire Keele Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  4.6 miles away

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