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THE UNIVERSITY
OF EDINBURGH
Medicine &
Veterinary Medicine
POSTGRADUATE
2015 ENTRY
OPPORTUNITIES
Influencing the world since 1583
www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/postgraduate The University of Edinburgh
Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Opportunities 2015 entry 01
THE UNIVERSITY
Our proud history and Teaching and research excellence We are a member of both the League of An inspiring destination
alumni ambassadors We are consistently ranked as one of the European Research Universities and the Your first-class education will take place in
For more than 400 years our staff and world’s top 50 universities. We are 17th in Coimbra Group, giving us strong links one of Europe’s most striking capital cities, a
OF EDINBURGH:
students have been making their mark the 2013/14 QS World University Rankings. with leading European institutions from UNESCO World Heritage Site that is regularly
on the world. They’ve explored space, As host to more than 30,000 students Barcelona to Berlin. voted one of the best places in the world to
revolutionised surgery, won Nobel Prizes, from some 137 countries, studying across live. Edinburgh enjoys a solid reputation as
INFLUENCING THE
published era-defining books, run the 100 academic disciplines, the University Linking research and commerce a centre for innovation, whether as home
country, paved the way for life-saving of Edinburgh continues to attract the Edinburgh was one of the first UK to the 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment,
breakthroughs and laid the foundations world’s greatest minds. World-leading universities to actively develop commercial as a modern source of pioneering science,
WORLD SINCE 1583
for solving the mysteries of the universe. research is produced by 96 per cent* links with industry, government and the medicine and technology, or as the host of
By choosing further study or research at of our academic departments, placing professions. Edinburgh Research and the world’s largest and longest-established
Edinburgh you will be joining a community Edinburgh in the top five in the UK for Innovation (ERI) has continued, for the past arts festival. You couldn’t ask for a more
of scholars who have been at the forefront research. Our excellent teaching was also four decades, to develop the promotion inspiring setting in which to further your
of knowledge since 1583. confirmed in the latest report from the and commercialisation of the University’s knowledge and broaden your horizons.
Quality Assurance Agency, which awarded research excellence. ERI assists our
02 Welcome to the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine We are associated with 16 Nobel Prize us the highest rating possible for the postgraduates in taking a first step to Join us
03 Facilities winners, including physicists Peter Higgs, quality of the student learning experience. market, whether it is through collaborative Edinburgh offers unparalleled academic
04 Research and teaching environment Charles Barkla and Max Born, medical research, licensing technology or providing breadth and diversity, making it a vibrant,
05 Community researcher Peter Doherty, economist Sir Collaborations and consultancy services. challenging and stimulating environment
06 Employability and graduate attributes James Mirrlees and biologist Sir Paul Nurse. international partnerships for postgraduate study. Whether you plan
07 Online distance learning masters programmes Our distinguished alumni include NASA As an internationally renowned centre Enhancing your career to change direction, enhance your existing
23 Postgraduate professional development astronaut Piers Sellers, former MI5 Director- of academic excellence, Edinburgh is We’re ranked 15th in the world for career or develop in-depth knowledge of
24 On-campus masters and masters by research programmes the employability of our graduates.**
General Dame Stella Rimington, Olympians the site of many world-class research your area of study, the University of
34 A world-class research experience
Sir Chris Hoy and Katherine Grainger and collaborations. Our postgraduate students With one of the best track records for Edinburgh provides a world-class
35 Research opportunities
46 Funding historical greats such as philosopher David are crucial to our continued success and graduate employment in the Russell learning experience.
48 How to apply Hume, physicist and mathematician James development and, along with our staff, Group, we are committed to embedding
50 Get in touch Clerk Maxwell, inventor Alexander Graham they forge research links through regular employability into your teaching and * Latest Research Assessment Exercise
51 Campus maps Bell and Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur travel and overseas exchanges. We take learning experience. From offering access ** L atest Emerging Global Employability
University Rankings
Conan Doyle. pride in our partnerships with other to volunteering schemes to providing
institutions such as the California Institute support from our sector-leading Careers
of Technology, Stanford University, the Service, the University provides myriad
University of Melbourne, Peking University, opportunities to develop your skills,
the University of Delhi and the University knowledge and experience giving you
of KwaZulu-Natal – to name but a few. the edge in a competitive job market.
“You are now in a place
where the best courses
upon Earth are within your
reach … such an opportunity
you will never again have.” The University
Thomas Jefferson, American Founding
Father and President (speaking to his
son-in-law, Thomas Mann Randolph, as he
began his studies at Edinburgh in 1786)
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Facilities
WELCOME TO THE We cater for our wide range
of disciplines with extensive
facilities and critical investment
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in order to create the perfect
environment for discovery.
& VETERINARY MEDICINE Our facilities include:
• a Medical School, next to the Royal
The College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine is an internationally Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France;
• The Roslin Institute, housed in a
leading force in basic-to-clinical translational research and teaching. state-of-the-art building on a new,
shared campus with the Royal (Dick)
School of Veterinary Studies;
The most recent UK Research Assessment Illustrious history • Sir John Crofton, who achieved one of • a new teaching facility for the
Exercise confirms the College as the UK’s Medicine at Edinburgh can trace its origins the great medical breakthroughs of the Vet School, completed in 2012;
top research centre for both medicine back nearly 500 years. The Royal (Dick) 20th century when he led the team • the Queen’s Medical Research
and veterinary medicine. School of Veterinary Studies was founded that developed a cure for tuberculosis, Institute, which houses three world-
in 1823. For centuries, Medicine and which, in the 1940s, was the biggest class medical research centres and
More information: Veterinary Medicine at Edinburgh have killer of adults in the western world; more than 800 researchers;
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ held an international reputation for • Sir Paul Nurse, who discovered several • the Institute of Genetics & Molecular
medicine-vet-medicine/research research and teaching leadership and key regulators of the cell cycle, a Medicine, home to around 500
for improving the health and wellbeing breakthrough for which he was world-leading medical researchers;
Dynamic experience of communities across the globe. awarded the Nobel Prize; • Edinburgh Neuroscience, one of the
We offer our postgraduate students • Sir Robert Edwards, awarded the Nobel largest neuroscience groupings in
a dynamic experience. Here you will Pioneers and trailblazers Prize in recognition of his role in the world;
find a broad range of world-leading Pioneering staff and students of our pioneering in vitro fertilisation or IVF; • Clinical Research Imaging Centre;
research centres, including MRC-funded College have included the following • Sir Kenneth Murray, one of the • the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research
centres, working side by side; state-of- distinguished individuals: pioneers in the early development Facility with trials and clinical research
the-art facilities; co-location and close of methods for DNA sequencing governance support units;
collaboration with NHS Lothian hospitals; • Joseph Lister, discoverer of life-saving and inventor of the first genetically • recently refurbished, pre-clinical
all major imaging technologies; clinical antiseptic; engineered vaccine for hepatitis B; research centres on the central campus;
trials support; and commercialisation • Charles Darwin, world-renowned • Matthew Kaufman, the first scientist, • the latest imaging technologies;
training and opportunities. The College’s naturalist and author of On the Origin with Martin Evans of Cambridge, to • the Scottish Centre for Regenerative
groundbreaking collaboration with of Species; culture the embryonic stem cells of Medicine building opened in 2012,
Edinburgh BioQuarter, a landmark life • Sir James Young Simpson, the pioneer mice and cultivate them in a laboratory, based at our Little France campus;
science development on the Little France of chloroform use; paving the way for stem cell research; • Edinburgh BioQuarter, a major medical
campus, has established Edinburgh and • James Syme, pioneering surgeon; • Ian Frazer, who discovered that human research commercialisation initiative,
Scotland as one of the world’s major • Margaret Barry, who in 1812 became papilloma virus (HPV) could develop also at our Little France campus.
centres for biomedical commercialisation. the first woman to graduate from a into cervical and other types of cancer.
British medical school;
Breadth and diversity • William Gregory, who in the 1830s Global influence
The College offers enormous breadth devised a procedure for crystallising Edinburgh veterinary practitioners took
and depth of research and learning morphine, opening up morphine’s the Edinburgh model around the world
opportunities. Research themes include: potential as a pain-relieving drug; with unprecedented success. William
• Julius Jeffreys, inventor of the respirator Dick was an outstanding practitioner
• cancer; in the early 1800s; who made great strides in establishing
• cardiovascular science; • Alexander Woods, who introduced the veterinary education in Scotland. Besides
• health and welfare of animals; hypodermic syringe to administer drugs establishing the Vet School in 1823, he
• application of basic animal sciences in 1853; was appointed Veterinary Surgeon in
in human and veterinary medicine; • Wong Fun, who in 1856 became the Scotland to Queen Victoria in 1844. Our
• genetics and molecular medicine; first Chinese person to obtain a degree more recent history includes the creation
• global health; from a European university; of the world’s first animal to be cloned
• infectious diseases; • James Horton, who graduated from from an adult somatic cell, by the team
• inflammation; Edinburgh in 1859 and was one of the of scientists led by Professor Sir Ian Wilmut.
• neuroscience; first Africans to study medicine in Europe;
• regenerative medicine; and • Sir George Beatson, the father of
• reproductive health. oophorectomy, the removal of the ovaries
in order to prevent breast cancer;
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Research and teaching environment Community
The College supports the training and supervision of more than Within the College of Medicine & Veterinary
1,900 postgraduate students. Research is organised across four Medicine, we aim to foster a close community
Schools and delivered within five institutes, which collectively of postgraduate staff and students.
host 13 centres. We offer a wealth of interdisciplinary
opportunities for our postgraduate community.
On campus, masters students work closely Networking spaces are vital in the
with their classmates through tutorials, fostering of a strong community and
lectures and seminars, becoming part we are fortunate within the College
The School of Biomedical Sciences Population Health Sciences brings together Research Centres of a close-knit group over the duration to have excellent communal spaces
Here, we teach and research life sciences researchers with expertise in epidemiology, Our Schools are home to 13 dynamic of their programme. for this purpose on all of our campuses.
and how they relate to medicine. This statistics and modelling, sociology, social and interdisciplinary research centres,
includes how and why the body functions, policy, psychology, economics, geography, all undertaking world-leading research Distance isn’t a barrier for our online Joining professional societies can also be
causes of diseases and innovative cures and health promotion, nursing and medicine. in priority biomedical research areas. distance-learning postgraduates; a diverse beneficial to postgraduate training and
treatments. Research topics include genes Please visit our websites, listed below, group of students from all over the world allows membership of a wider academic
and development, membrane biology, The Royal (Dick) School for detailed information. united through their academic interests. community. In many cases societies offer
neuroscience, basic and clinical virology of Veterinary Studies Using our award-winning interactive travel grants for students and membership
and bacteriology. The School hosts the The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Research: learning environments, our online students usually entitles reduced or waived
Centre for Integrative Physiology, the Studies (R(D)SVS) has been a world leader www.cvs.ed.ac.uk and tutors maintain a supportive virtual registration fees to society meetings.
Centre for Neuroregeneration, the Centre in veterinary education and research since
MRC Centre for Inflammation Research: community that ensures successful
for Cognitive and Neural Systems, the 1823. Since 2008 the world famous Roslin
www.cir.ed.ac.uk online study. As a postgraduate student within the
Centre for Infectious Diseases and the Institute has been incorporated with
College, you will have access to all the
Division of Pathway Medicine. R(D)SVS and together they have the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health:
Each research student joins an individual support services available across the
largest concentration of animal scientists www.crh.ed.ac.uk
research centre within the College, and University, ranging from the Careers
The School of Clinical Sciences in Europe. Our researchers focus on the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine: within each centre there are both social Service, International Office and the
Staff conduct world-leading clinical and health and welfare of animals, and www.crm.ed.ac.uk and academic opportunities to integrate Edinburgh University Students’ Association
biomedical research within interdisciplinary applications of basic animal sciences
MRC Human Genetics Unit: with the wider postgraduate community, through to the independent Advice Place
centres, including the British Heart in human and veterinary medicine, the
www.hgu.mrc.ac.uk such as through seminar series, team- and the Student Counselling Service.
Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular livestock industry and food security. The
building and development exercises at
Science, and three centres with Medical R(D)SVS with The Roslin Institute also Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences:
College and University level or through More information:
Research Council (MRC) status – has strong research and teaching links www.ccbs.ed.ac.uk
the University’s Postgraduate Society. www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/
Inflammation Research, Reproductive with partners in the Easter Bush Research Centre for Cognitive and Neural Systems: students/student-services
Health and Regenerative Medicine. The Consortium, the Moredun Research www.ccns.ed.ac.uk
Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences is a Institute and Scotland’s Rural College.
multidisciplinary translational “centre Centre for Neuroregeneration:
without walls” for investigations into the Global Health Academy www.cnr.ed.ac.uk
causes, consequences and treatment of The University’s Global Health Academy Centre for Integrative Physiology:
major brain disorders. The School also draws on a wide range of expertise, www.ed.ac.uk/integrative-physiology
hosts the Edinburgh Dental Institute, crossing all boundaries in global health.
Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre:
which focuses on the education and Because global health is not one single
www.ecrc.ed.ac.uk
training of future dental specialists and discipline, but multiple disciplines cutting
dental care professionals in an atmosphere across traditional institutional functions Centre for Genomic and
of excellence and high-quality clinical care. and boundaries, the University has brought Experimental Medicine:
together world-class research drawn from www.cgem.ed.ac.uk
The School of Molecular, Genetic numerous academic areas from around Centre for Population Health Sciences:
& Population Health Sciences the University in order to deliver a greater www.cphs.mvm.ed.ac.uk
This School is a major hub for research impact on global health. For example,
with MRC and Wellcome Trust backing public health and clinical physicians work The Roslin Institute:
based within the Institute of Genetics and closely with our leading anthropologists, www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
Molecular Medicine (IGMM). The IGMM biomedical scientists, epidemiologists, Edinburgh Infectious Diseases:
includes the MRC Human Genetics Unit, geographers, health economists, www.eid.ed.ac.uk
the Centre for Genomic and Experimental management specialists, mathematicians,
Medicine and the Edinburgh Cancer political scientists and sociologists. The
Research Centre. This unique grouping umbrella of the Global Health Academy also
constitutes one of the largest aggregates of extends outwards to specialists across the
human molecular genetics research capacity globe who wish to lend their expertise to
in the UK, and brings together more than our training and teaching or research for
500 research and support scientists in a shorter or longer periods.
single, scientific endeavour. The Centre for
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Employability and Online distance learning
graduate attributes masters programmes
The University is here to support you in the successful completion Our flexible, online distance learning masters www.ed.ac.uk/pg/646
of your postgraduate training and to prepare you for your career. programmes are making a difference to a
We provide information and advice on how to plan your career new generation of postgraduate students Biodiversity, Wildlife
and develop the skills you will need now and in the future. around the world.
& Ecosystem Health
The University of Edinburgh is the largest provider of postgraduate
online distance learning programmes in the Russell Group. The MSc/PgDip/PgCert 3 yrs, 2 yrs or 1 yr PT
Throughout your postgraduate studies public engagement, networking and Connect.ed College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine has been offering
we support you with advice and training teamworking; leadership; and career Edinburgh encourages its alumni to innovative postgraduate programmes online since 2005 and Programme description
on effective study, exams and assignments, management. You can gain expertise in stay in touch with current students who now has more than 25 programmes for you to choose from. With This online learning programme provides an interdisciplinary approach
numeracy and data analysis, specific information technology and presentation are interested in a similar career path. more than 1,000 online students in our College, we can assure to conservation management. It draws together expertise from within
postgraduate writing skills and finding skills; confidence in undertaking Connect.ed is a networking system run the University’s Global Health Academy and partner global associates to
you that we take the delivery of teaching online as seriously as
and using academic sources. independent and creative research; by the Careers Service that provides a deliver first-class teaching and research in the field of biodiversity, wildlife
we do on campus. You can choose to study at a time and in a
the ability to critically evaluate source confidential opportunity for alumni to and ecosystem health. This programme is affiliated with the University’s
place that suits you, saving relocation costs and allowing you Global Academies: www.ed.ac.uk/global-academies
We offer learning opportunities to develop materials; and the capacity to construct share their occupational knowledge and to maintain professional and personal commitments.
your information and IT skills, for personal intellectually rigorous arguments. experience with current students, who Programme structure
development and to help you work, study can contact them for advice and guidance The programme is delivered using innovative online learning. It involves
Our award-winning online learning technology is fully interactive
and research more effectively. By developing these broader professional on their future career. a mixed teaching approach which includes independent study and
and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching reflection as well as online discussion and group project work. More
skills and qualities, our postgraduate staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace. We give information: www.web.mvm.ed.ac.uk/courseinfo.html
We run a series of workshops for taught students are always in high demand. More information: you as much access to our staff as if you were here in Edinburgh.
masters students specifically: Masters www.ed.ac.uk/careers/connected Our online students not only have access to Edinburgh’s excellent YEAR 1: CERTIFICATE
Study Skills: Critical Reading, Essay More information: resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, You will study the following areas: evolution and biodiversity;
Planning and Writing. www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates Backing bright ideas bringing together students and tutors from around the world. ecosystem health and sustainability; ecosystems and governance;
LAUNCH.ed is the University’s award- When you consider the benefits of flexible online study, it’s not and conservation ethics.
Our research students can develop their Careers Service winning programme for student surprising that even locally based professionals choose this option.
planning skills, professional development, The University’s award-winning Careers entrepreneurs. Each year, LAUNCH.ed YEAR 2: DIPLOMA
communication and IT skills through Service aims to expand the horizons of all works with students to help them start Some programmes in this section can be taken as intermittent You will choose six option courses from the following*: Climate
a wide range of courses developed our students, empowering and inspiring new businesses. Since 2005 we have study. If you choose to study intermittently then your tuition Change: Policy and Practice; Communication and Public Engagement
specifically with the medical and you to make successful career decisions. helped Edinburgh students and alumni fees will be charged on a course-by-course basis. Full details of Conservation; Conservation Genetics; Environmental Law; Ex-Situ
veterinary medicine sectors in mind. We work closely with the University’s launch more than 120 businesses, of which can be found online. Wildlife Management; Extreme and Fragile Ecosystems; An Introduction
Employability Consultancy to support more than 85 per cent are still trading. to Transboundary Diseases; Introduction to GIS and Spatial Data Analysis;
Institute for Academic Development students to take advantage of every More information: Invasive Non-Native Species; Land Use and Food Security; Managing
All of our postgraduate students can opportunity to enhance your More information: Ecosystems for Human Health and Wellbeing; The Marine Environment; The
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/fees-postgraduate
benefit from the University’s Institute employability while studying. www.LAUNCH.ed.ac.uk Modern Zoo; The Use of Artificial Reproductive Technologies in Threatened
for Academic Development (IAD), which Species; Water and Sanitation; Wildlife Crime and Forensic Investigation;
Wildlife, Animal Health and Environment; Wildlife Tourism; Zoonotic Disease.
provides information, events and courses The Service has a friendly team of experts
to develop the skills you will need now ready to help you at our offices on the *Subject to minimum student numbers and timetabling.
and in the future. central campus and at King’s Buildings. We
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offer advice and guidance whatever your
For taught postgraduates, the IAD provides plans for the future, including careers in High ranking You complete your own choice of dissertation of 10,000–15,000 words.
a growing range of tailored study-related research. We offer workshops throughout The University of Edinburgh
Our award-winning online learning technology is fully interactive and
and transferable skills workshops, plus the year that are open to all postgraduate is ranked 13th in the world enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff
online advice and learning resources. students, plus sessions specifically for for the employability of from the comfort of your own home or workplace.
These are all designed to help you settle international students. our graduates.*
Career opportunities
into postgraduate life, succeed during *Latest Emerging Global
This programme has been designed to help you find work in environmental,
your studies, and move confidently to The Service has a team dedicated to Employability University
Ranking
intergovernmental, national and international agencies, as well as lobby
the next stage of your career. developing our already strong links groups, NGOs and other research groups.
with employers from all industries and
Minimum entry requirements
The IAD also offers one of the longest- employment sectors; from the world’s top A UK 2:1 honours degree or above, or its international equivalent
established university research and recruiters to small enterprises based here (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a zoological, biological,
career skills training packages in the UK. in Edinburgh. We provide a programme environmental, veterinary or a relevant bioscience topic. Applicants with
Our experts will help you gain the skills, of opportunities for students to meet relevant work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
knowledge and confidence needed to move employers on campus and virtually and See also… English language requirements
on to the next stage in your career, be that advertise a wide range of part-time and You may also be interested in online distance learning See page 48.
in a professional sector or within academia. graduate jobs. programmes offered by other Schools within the University, Fees and funding
particularly Next Generation Drug Discovery, which is offered by www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate
The Institute provides research students More information: the School of Biological Sciences, and Research Informed Science For funding information see also page 46.
with dedicated training in topics such www.ed.ac.uk/careers/postgrad Education, which is offered by the School of Physics & Astronomy.
as research management; personal
effectiveness; communication skills; Programme Director Sharron Ogle
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/prospectus-request Email web.onlinemsc@ed.ac.uk
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Clinical Education Clinical Management Clinical Management Clinical
of Headache of Pain Ophthalmology
Disorders MSc 3–6 yrs. PgDip 2–4yrs. PgCert 1–2 yrs. ChM 2–4 yrs PT
PgProfDev up to 2 yrs PT
MSc/PgDip/PgCert 3 yrs, 2 yrs or 1 yr PT MSc 3–6 yrs. PgDip 2–4yrs. PgCert 1–2 yrs. Programme description
PgProfDev up to 2 yrs PT Programme description This programme is jointly offered by the University of Edinburgh and
Programme description Through a solid, theoretical understanding of the biological, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and leads to the degree
Our Clinical Education programme takes advantage of our world- Programme description psychological and social concepts that drive, develop and maintain of Master of Surgery (ChM). It has been developed with the support of
renowned expertise to enhance your abilities to teach and assess Headache disorders are the most prevalent of the neurological pain, you will explore the multifaceted nature of pain and its effects. NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and is designed to support advanced
students in a clinical environment. This is an ideal programme for conditions and among the most frequent of medical complaints seen You will gain an advanced understanding of the specialist area of pain ophthalmology trainees in the UK and internationally. It provides
those responsible for tutoring health care professionals and veterinary in general practice. As primary headache disorders represent such a management including the biological and physiological concepts needed advanced training for medical and surgical ophthalmologists preparing
practitioners, including doctors, nurses, dental practitioners and those large part of the primary care practice, and secondary headaches are for the effective assessment and management of patients in pain. You for the fellowship examinations of the Royal College of Surgeons of
involved with veterinary education. both commonly presented and frequently over-diagnosed, the average will gain the knowledge, understanding and evaluative skills to provide Edinburgh (RCSEd) and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth)
healthcare professional requires more education than currently seen in advanced clinical care so as to improve outcomes for patients. and those approaching consultancy.
Our aim is to help you reflect upon, and share thoughts about, your
practice, while increasing your understanding of how to apply educational undergraduate studies. The objective of this programme is to reduce Programme structure Programme structure
theories and evidence from the literature. As a result you will learn the the burden of headache disorders and improve the management of You will progress from PgCert to PgDip to MSc as you successfully The programme runs on a semester basis and involves approximately
knowledge and skills you need to deliver, develop and research high- headache in primary care. complete each year of course work. The six courses in the PgCert are 10 hours of study each week in a flexible, modular manner. Compulsory
quality clinical education in your own discipline. This programme is A holistic approach to care is central to this programme and will provide compulsory and provide the theoretical foundation for PgDip and MSc. courses in each area of clinical ophthalmology are aligned to the
affiliated with the University’s Global Health Academy. best practice for the diagnosis, management and delivery of a headache Beyond the PgCert you will have the opportunity to broaden your curricula of the FRCSEd and FRCOphth. Knowledge and understanding
service, and would be particularly suited to healthcare professionals who understanding of specialist areas of pain management and to develop will be assessed with a formal MCQ exam designed to replicate the
Programme structure trainees’ upcoming exit exams.
want to improve their skills in this area. the knowledge required to meet specific professional and academic
There are three courses at the certificate stage and three at the diploma
needs. The PgDip allows you to select from a number of options that are
stage. This is followed by your thesis in the third year. We deliver lectures Programme structure relevant to your employment prospects, personal interests and career
YEAR 1
and tutorials online and you will be expected to use self-directed The PgCert level provides foundational material, covering the goals, and the MSc allows you to explore a specialist area of interest in Ophthalmology 1; Core Ophthalmology; Applied Basic Sciences,
learning, peer-discussion boards, tutorials, peer presentations and fundamental knowledge and skills required for healthcare professionals the form of a dissertation or structured project. Examination and Surgical Strategies; Clinical Decision Making,
other similar e-learning activities to help engage with and get the presented with patients suffering from headache disorders. Students
Career opportunities Therapeutics, Avoiding and Managing Complications; Diagnostics
most from the course materials. studying beyond PgCert level are provided with the opportunity to
Graduates will have gained skills suitable for employment in areas and Technologies in Clinical Practice; Acute Ophthalmology, Trauma
broaden their understanding of headache disorders and to develop
YEAR 1: CERTIFICATE including research establishments; educational facilities; government and Advanced Surgical Techniques.
the skills required to meet specific professional and academic needs.
Principles of Teaching and Learning; Assessment, Examinations and or political organisations; charity and welfare organisations, and within
Career opportunities industry. A postgraduate qualification will also provide additional
YEAR 2
Standard Setting; The Curriculum. This programme will enable you to deliver specialist expertise and fulfil knowledge to supplement and support an ongoing clinical career. Ophthalmology 2; Core Academic Activity (Reflective ePortfolio);
your own continuing professional development. It supports career and
YEAR 2: DIPLOMA Postgraduate Professional Development Examination (MCQ and EMI); Specialist Academic Activity
personal development areas with emphasis on research skills and patient
If you are looking for a shorter course option, or are unsure if online (Research Project).
Appraising and Developing the Individual; Research in Clinical management. The syllabus follows the curriculum proposed by the
Education; Policy, Leadership, Management and Evaluation. International Headache Society and is therefore of global relevance to postgraduate study is for you, we offer online credit-bearing courses Career opportunities
prospective students and may be used by GPs to obtain the qualifications which run for five weeks at a time. These lead to a University of The ChM programme is designed to follow the FRCSEd and FRCOphth
YEAR 3: MASTERS necessary to become a GP with special interest. Edinburgh postgraduate academic credit. You may take a maximum curricula and prepare the advanced trainee for their exit professional
of 50 credits worth of courses through our Postgraduate Professional examinations. The award of ChM will highlight your commitment to
A research report of approximately 15,000 words. Postgraduate Professional Development Development scheme. These credits will be recognised in their own right
If you are looking for a shorter course option, we offer online credit-bearing continuing professional development and will ensure a competitive
Career opportunities at postgraduate level, or may be put towards gaining a higher award, edge when applying for consultant positions.
courses which run for 11 weeks at a time. These lead to a University of such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or MSc.
This programme has been designed to enhance your prospects as a Edinburgh postgraduate award of academic credit. You may take a Minimum entry requirements
teacher and instructor in human or animal health. It promotes high quality maximum of 50 credits worth of courses through our Postgraduate Minimum entry requirements A basic medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council.
clinical education by helping participants reflect upon and share insights Professional Development scheme. These credits will be recognised in their A UK 2:1 honours degree or above, or its international equivalent You must be based within a supervised training programme at the time of
about their practice, to understand and apply educational theories and own right at postgraduate level, or may be put towards gaining a higher (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in medicine, nursing, dentistry, commencing the course. UK trainee applicants will be expected to have
evidence from the literature, and to help participants develop a good award, such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or MSc. psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacology or any completed initial (ST[specialist training years]1–2) or (CT[core training
solid foundation in clinical education and educational research upon other allied health care profession involved in the management of pain. years]1–2) and early intermediate (ST3) phases of their training programme
which they can continue to build their own academic career. Minimum entry requirements Applications from those with non-university professional qualifications
A UK 2:1 honours degree or above, or its international equivalent and will normally be commencing intermediate phase (ST4) of their
Minimum entry requirements such as RGN with appropriate clinical experience will be considered on training. Candidates from outside the UK or those not within a recognised
(www.ed.ac.uk/international/country). in medicine, nursing, dentistry, an individual basis.
A primary clinical qualification, such as an MBChB, BVS, BDS, Bachelor of psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, chiropody or other training programme will be required to demonstrate that the course is
Nursing, or equivalent is required. Applications from those with biomedical allied disciplines involved in the management of headache disorders, English language requirements directly relevant to their ophthalmic surgery training. You should have
science qualifications or non-university professional qualifications such plus the relevant clinical experience. See page 48. completed a minimum of 24 months of core training in the surgical
as RGN with appropriate clinical experience will be considered on an specialties and 18 months of specialty training in ophthalmology before
English language requirements Fees and funding enrolling for the ChM. Applications from established, independently
individual basis. You must be currently involved in clinical, medical,
See page 48. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate practising ophthalmologists will also be considered.
allied healthcare or veterinary education – for example teaching
For funding information see also page 46.
undergraduate or postgraduate students. Fees and funding English language requirements
English language requirements www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate See page 48.
For funding information see also page 46. Programme Director Sarah Henderson
See page 48. Fees and funding
Email sarah.henderson@ed.ac.uk
Fees and funding www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate Programme Director Christopher Mckenzie For funding information see also page 46.
For funding information see also page 46. Email christopher.mckenzie@ed.ac.uk
ChM Programme Administration
Programme Director Michael Ross Tel +44 (0)131 527 3496
Email clinicaleducation@ed.ac.uk Email chminfo@rcsed.ac.uk
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Clinical Trials Conservation
Medicine
MSc/PgDip/PgCert 3 yrs, 2 yrs or 1 yr PT MVetSci 3–6 yrs. PgDip 2–4yrs. PgCert 1–2 yrs.
PgProfDev up to 2 yrs PT
Programme description
This programme will provide a knowledge and understanding of the key Programme description
elements and principles of clinical trial design, delivery and analysis, in Conservation Medicine is an emerging discipline that studies the complex
addition to the principles of GCP and their practical implementation in relationships and interactions between animal health, human health and
clinical trials. It is suitable for graduates of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, ecosystem health. This programme provides veterinarians with the skills and
life sciences and other allied disciplines involved in Clinical Trials. knowledge required to be effective practitioners of conservation medicine.
This programme will support the demand for appropriately qualified This programme is ideal for veterinarians who wish to achieve a
investigators to lead clinical trials of all phases. It covers commercial world-class award while maintaining busy professional and personal
aspects of drug discovery and development, trial and project commitments. You will gain the capacity and necessary expertise to
management, statistics and data management, regulations and contribute effectively to this rapidly growing multidisciplinary field
ethics, imaging, medical devices and complex interventions. and to enhance career opportunities.
Programme structure This programme is affiliated with the University’s Global Health Academy.
This programme is made up of compulsory and option courses.
Programme structure
COMPULSORY COURSES The flexible nature of this programme will allow you a maximum of
six years to complete it. Each year will consist of three, 11-week terms,
Introduction to Clinical Trials; Principles of Clinical Trial Management; structured into two blocks of five weeks of study, with a week in
Good Clinical Practice, Ethics and Regulatory Issues. between for independent study and reflection. It is also possible to
complete the masters within two years and there are options for
OPTION COURSES
studying for a certificate or a diploma.
Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology; Statistical Aspects of Clinical
YEAR 1: CERTIFICATE
Trials (Quantitative); Translational Pharmacology; Health Economics;
Medical Devices; Bioinformatics and Data Management; Commercial Introduction to Conservation Medicine; Eco-System Health and Species
Aspects of Drug Development; Clinical Trials in Special Populations; Conservation; Applied Epidemiology and Surveillance.
Quantitative Research and Clinical Trials; Complex Interventions
(Non-Drug); Pharmacovigilance; Pharmacogenetics; Monitoring and YEAR 2: DIPLOMA
Audit; Patient and Public Involvement; Translational Imaging and
You will study Veterinary Techniques and Interventions for Conservation
Clinical Trials; MSc Dissertation; Clinical Trials e-Portfolio.
Medicine and Wildlife Disease Management plus four option courses.
You will be supported as an active member of a vibrant online
community where clearly defined learning outcomes are facilitated by YEAR 3: MASTERS
tasks and materials that foster active, relevant and collaborative learning,
The written reflective element of the programme gives you the
supported by the purposeful use of digital media and online technology.
opportunity to further develop your scientific skills and utilise scientific
Career opportunities theory in a written dissertation, a casebook relating to relevant
The programme aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge professional experience, a personal portfolio of reflective and
and skills to be a leader of clinical trials, supplementing and extending practical activity or a short research project.
any undergraduate training and work experience. The programme will
Career opportunities
also provide an important step towards gaining employment in either the
You can use your conservation medicine qualification to enhance
commercial or non-commercial/industrial sectors. The MSc programme
your career prospects in academia, research, governmental and
is designed to highlight the candidate’s commitment to continual
non-governmental organisations and consultancies.
professional development and will ensure a competitive edge when
applying for future employment positions. Postgraduate Professional Development
If you are looking for a shorter course option, we offer online credit-
Minimum entry requirements
bearing courses which run for 11 weeks at a time. These lead to a
A relevant UK 2:1 honours degree or above, or its international
University of Edinburgh postgraduate award of academic credit. You may
equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), or a medical degree.
take a maximum of 50 credits worth of courses through our Postgraduate
Applicants who fall below these entry requirements, but have relevant
Professional Development scheme. These credits will be recognised in their
work experience (3–5 years) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
own right at postgraduate level, or may be put towards gaining a higher
You may be admitted to the Certificate level only in the first instance.
award, such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or MSc.
English language requirements
Minimum entry requirements
See page 48.
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/
Fees and funding international/country) in veterinary science.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate
English language requirements
For funding information see also page 46.
See page 48.
Fees and funding
Programme Director Stuart Ralston
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate
Email mscct@ed.ac.uk
For funding information see also page 46.
Programme Director Anna Meredith
Email conservation.medicine@ed.ac.uk
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Equine Science Family Medicine General Surgery Global eHealth
MSc 3–6 yrs. PgDip 2– 4 yrs. PgCert 1–2 yrs. MFM 2 yrs PT ChM 2 yrs PT MSc 3 yrs. PgDip 2 yrs. PgProfDev up to 2 yrs.
PgProfDev up to 2 yrs PT PgCert 1 yr PT
Programme description Programme description
Programme description This programme provides high quality, medical education in Family This two-year, part-time masters programme is offered jointly by the Royal Programme description
This programme involves an in-depth scientific approach to managing Medicine by distance learning, to an international audience in India and College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the University of Edinburgh, and is This interdisciplinary programme introduces eHealth in the context of
health and welfare, reproduction, behaviour, nutrition and exercise for other partner countries where health systems are beginning to identify taught entirely online. Both institutions have combined well previously to international health systems and global health challenges, supported
horses. You will also learn how to practically apply a scientific approach Family Medicine as a clinical speciality. deliver an award-winning masters programme to support early surgical by specialist courses covering areas such as public health informatics,
to benefit horse health, welfare and performance. training, and continue to serve as a powerful brand in surgery. telehealthcare and mHealth.
The programme will give doctors a comprehensive understanding of the
Our online programme is the first and only Equine Science programme within principles, processes and practices of Family Medicine, and the essential You will be taught by experienced tutors – all leading clinicians in their The term eHealth describes a diverse field concerned with the application
an international centre of veterinary excellence. It provides students with medical knowledge and management skills for the most common fields – and you will have access to well-defined and managed learning of ICT to support the organisation and delivery of healthcare services and
detailed knowledge and understanding of equine science and its applications presenting health issues. resources and educational material, including an unparalleled online to enable citizens to manage their own health and wellness. It has become
and is excellent preparation for future independent research or a PhD. library facility. Illustrative cases will cover technical skills and procedures a priority area for the international healthcare sector and is attracting
It is based on the competencies identified by the World Association
as well as core knowledge and clinical skills. considerable global investment.
Programme structure of Family Medicine:
The taught part of the programme consists of the following courses, • an understanding of health promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment
Programme structure This programme is aimed at a wide audience, including health professionals,
while the final year is devoted to a dissertation. Based on the UK Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum, this programme policymakers, NGOs, researchers, eHealth vendors and ICT practitioners.
and care within a district hospital/health centre/community setting;
allows you to select advanced modules that match your declared It is unique in addressing the topic from a truly international perspective,
CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA • skills in leadership and management of primary health care teams; and subspecialty, and supports your study towards the Fellowship of the including a consideration of low and medium income economies.
Research Methods in Equine Science; Equine Digestion and Nutrition; • an understanding of continuity and contextualisation of care of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) examinations.
Programme structure
Equine Behaviour and Welfare; Equine Orthopaedics; Equine individual, the family and the community. YEAR 1 This programme is delivered entirely online using a combination of online
Reproduction; Equitation Science; Equine Exercise Physiology. tuition, multimedia interactive learning materials, peer-to-peer discussion
Programme structure
Compulsory courses will cover the basic elements of subspecialties, for and independent study. A professional team of experts and e-learning
This distance learning programme is delivered with the support of
FINAL YEAR instance, emergency surgery and critical care including the assessment technologists will support your progress.
our partner institution CMC Vellore, India. In addition to the courses
and the pre-/peri-/post-operative care of the surgical patient. These
Your dissertation of 10,000–15,000 words will allow you to analyse delivered online and a dissertation, the programme requires a total
modules will be taught and assessed using a clinical problem-based YEARS 1 AND 2: CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA
and present relevant research data that you have collected yourself. of 30 days each year in residency at a rural hospital.
approach, supported by systems-based review of the course material.
Alternatively, you can undertake desk study to explore and develop Courses include: Introduction to Global eHealth; Introduction to Health
your own area of interest. COURSES Informatics; The Ethics and Governance of eHealth; Telemedicine and
YEAR 2
There are seven compulsory courses, which cover family medicine, Telehealth; The Business of eHealth; mHealth in High and Low Resource
Programme duration You will undertake a tailored academic course that reflects your Settings; Global Health Challenges; User-centred Design; Public Health
reflective practice and principles of general practice, and evidence-
The full MSc programme can be completed within two years if subspecialty. You will explore research and teaching methodology,
based medicine for rural family medicine in rural settings. Informatics; Project Management.
students study all taught courses in one year and devote the second develop your skills in analysing published evidence and explore
year to a dissertation project. Alternatively you can take up to six years Career opportunities interactive and written clinical communication skills. You will also YEAR 3: MASTERS
to complete the MSc. There is also the option to graduate with an Equine This programme will shape practitioners to become quality family complete an academic critique in a subspecialty area of work.
Science postgraduate certificate or diploma. doctors in rural and peri-urban areas in low income countries. In the final phase of the programme, students are assessed on the
Our award-winning online learning technology is fully interactive and basis of a structured research dissertation, based on a piece of original
Career opportunities Minimum entry requirements empirical research using a range of methods suited to the technology
enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff
Graduates from this research-rich, taught MSc will be prepared for A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/ from the comfort of your own home or workplace. You will not only have context and questions under investigation.
employment in research establishments, such as universities and research international/country) in medicine. Applications are particularly welcome access to Edinburgh’s excellent resources, but will also become part of
institutions; industry, such as feed companies, stud farms, pharmaceuticals from medical graduates working in India or other low income countries Career opportunities
a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors
and consultancy firms; government organisations, such as ADAS and with a commitment to continue working in poorly resourced areas. Opportunities may exist within academic and commercial research in
from around the world.
DEFRA; and welfare organisations such as the RSPCA, WSPA and LPH. eHealth; eHealth industry – design, development; Aid agencies/NGOs –
English language requirements Career opportunities eHealth deployments and evaluation; Governments and health providers
Postgraduate Professional Development See page 48. The ChM provides advanced training for surgeons preparing for the – eHealth policy and management; and International Agencies – eHealth
If you are looking for a shorter course option, we offer online credit-
bearing courses which run for 11 weeks at a time. These lead to a
Fees and funding intercollegiate fellowship examination and those approaching consultancy. policy, analysis, delivery.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate Minimum entry requirements
University of Edinburgh postgraduate award of academic credit. You may Minimum entry requirements
For funding information see also page 46. A basic medical qualification recognised by the General Medical
take a maximum of 50 credits worth of courses through our Postgraduate A UK 2:1 honours degree or above, or its international equivalent
Professional Development scheme. These credits will be recognised in their Council is required. You should also have acquired MRCS (or equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in the field of clinical and allied
own right at postgraduate level, or may be put towards gaining a higher Programme Contact Jo Ntawuyamara-Marshall assessment milestone) and be an Advanced Trainee in General Surgery health sciences, informatics, health policy, psychology, allied health
award, such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or MSc. Email family.medicine@rcsed.ac.uk (ST [specialist training years] 5/6 in UK or equivalent if outside UK). sciences or a relevant related subject.
Minimum entry requirements English language requirements English language requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree or above, or its international equivalent See page 48. See page 48.
(www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in veterinary science or a Fees and funding Fees and funding
biological science, with subject areas including zoology, animal/equine www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate
science or pharmacology/pharmacy. For funding information see also page 46. For funding information see also page 46.
English language requirements
See page 48. Programme Director Ewen Harrison Programme Director Claudia Pagliari
Fees and funding Email gensurginfo@rcsed.ac.uk Email claudia.pagliari@ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate
For funding information see also page 46. “The ChM programme is a great practical
and academic exercise for surgeons at the end
Programme Contact
Tel +44 (0)131 650 8783
of their general surgical training, looking to
Email equine.science@ed.ac.uk consolidate their knowledge as they prepare
for independent practice.”
Ijeoma A Azodo, ChM in General Surgery
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