Context
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a commonly performed surgery, close to 100,000 procedures were performed in the UK alone in 2022. Generally, it is a successful and cost-effective procedure and provides pain relief and other quality of life improvements for patients. However there does also remain a selection of patients who do not experience the level of functional improvements or satisfaction that might be expected. Several approaches have been developed over the years for THA, including the posterior approach, the direct lateral approach, and the direct anterior approach. In part influenced by increasing demand for minimally invasive and tissue sparing surgical approaches, and in further part influenced by increasing demands on healthcare providers, the direct anterior approach (DAA) has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Programme Structure
This project will follow biomechanical analyses of patients’
- function
- mobility
- movement strategies
before or following DAA in comparison to other more conventional approaches.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
- IELTS 6.5
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
41,790 AUD / year ≈ 21,940 GBP / year
Domestic
9,116 AUD / year ≈ 4,786 GBP / year
Additional Details
Band 2
- National: £9,120
- International: £26,570
Band 3
- National: £13,148
- International: £30,965 or £39,800
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom
1,499–2,846 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
