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Clinical and Medical Sciences Education PhD

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our Clinical and Medical Sciences Education PhD focus on understanding and improving clinical education. We are looking for innovative and creative applications.

Overview

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.

Your development

Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) researcher development programme

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

  • perform better as a researcher
  • boost your career prospects
  • broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

  • techniques for effective research
  • methods for better collaborative working
  • essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 31,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    23rd out of 91 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    133 60%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    23rd

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    24th

    39

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