Surgical Sciences (Online Learning) MSc
University of Edinburgh
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Edinburgh

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Online

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SEP-25

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3 years

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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Edinburgh

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This online programme is jointly offered by the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It covers the UK Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum.This programme gives you first-rate preparation for the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) examination, with additional emphasis on acquired knowledge and its application.The third-year MSc research project also serves as an opportunity to develop an academic career in surgery.Career opportunitiesThis ...Read more

This online programme is jointly offered by the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It covers the UK Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum.

This programme gives you first-rate preparation for the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) examination, with additional emphasis on acquired knowledge and its application.

The third-year MSc research project also serves as an opportunity to develop an academic career in surgery.

Career opportunities

This programme is designed to let you study towards your MRCS in a flexible way.

Online learning

Our online learning technology is fully interactive, award-winning and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Our online students not only have access to Edinburgh’s excellent resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.

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Entry requirements

A medical degree (MBChB or equivalent). You must be in a supervised clinical environment while you are studying.

Tuition fees

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£4,560 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)

Yr 1 £4,560; Yrs 2 & 3 £5,320

£4,560 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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

Yr 1 £4,560; Yrs 2 & 3 £5,320

£4,560 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.

Yr 1 £4,560; Yrs 2 & 3 £5,320

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The University of Edinburgh Old College Edinburgh Edinburgh, City Of EH8 9YL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Haymarket  0.7 miles away
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