Education (Clinical)
Entry requirements
MPhil: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.
PhD: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master’s degree would be advantageous.
Months of entry
January, April, September
Course content
You'll work within the School of Medical Education. You'll have access to research teaching from the School and the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
You'll work with experienced researchers to develop a research proposal.
Research focuses on improving our knowledge and understanding of health professional education. This is both within classroom and clinical environments. We add to existing academic knowledge within this field. The School also has a dedicated team for the development of research for the MBBS programme.
Find out more about our research and staff specialisms
The Medical Sciences Graduate School has a thriving postgraduate research culture. We have full support available for international students. We have an excellent record for timely PhD submission. You'll receive training in professional/key skills and research techniques. You'll also receive support with personal development.
Information for international students
English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills).
Fees and funding
See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MPhil
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PhD
- part time72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Dr Iain D. Keenan, School of Medical Education
- iain.keenan@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 4525