The Doctor of Medicine degree scheme provides opportunities for clinically qualified candidates to undertake a two year Doctoral level research project at Lancaster.

Our links with the Lancaster Medical School and many NHS trusts provide a wide range of opportunities for medically related research. You will be supervised by a clinical supervisor and a member of academic staff in Medical School and our Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences.

MD Award
Full-time Study Mode
2 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

Applicants must (i) hold a medical or dental qualification recognised by the UK General Medical/Dental Council, (ii) must have held this qualification for at least three years by the date of submission, and (iii) must be employed during their period of registration in appropriate clinical or scientific work in hospitals or institutions (associated with the University) within the local NHS region

IELTS: At least 6.5 overall (minimum element scores apply)

Assessment: Original research thesis and viva voce examination

Further information:www.lancs.ac.uk/fhm/study/

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