Surgical Writing and Evidence Based Practice (Online Learning) PgCert, PgProfDev
The University of Edinburgh
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Postgraduate Certificate

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Part Time

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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The Postgraduate Certificate of Surgical Writing and Evidence Based Practice is offered in partnership with the BJS Foundation. The programme aims to support surgeons, clinicians and others to earn an academic qualification that recognises knowledge and skills in writing for:clinical practiceeditingevidence based practice

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Entry requirements

An accredited medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) recognised by the General Medical Council in the UK, or an equivalent national body, or a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a subject related to healthcare, medical writing or publishing.

We may also consider your application if you have a UK 2:2 honours degree or its international equivalent, in a subject related to healthcare, medical writing or publishing and you have relevant work experience. If your experience is in medical writing or publishing it must total three, or more, years. Please contact the programme team to check before you apply.

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£5,070 per year

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£5,070 per year

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£5,070 per year

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The University of Edinburgh
Old College, South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Waverley  0.2 miles away
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