Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 24 months
- Part-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Sep 2026, International
- Apply before Nov 2026, National
- Starting June 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027, International
- Apply before Mar 2027, National
- Starting October 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL iBT: 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Norwich, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Medicine
Overview
The Medicine PhD course from University of East Anglia has been aligned more effectively with the three-year timeframe available to you as a clinician during your training, to conduct “out of programme” research. This provides candidates with a structure that supports and facilitates completion of the research project and the writing of the doctoral thesis for examination within this timeframe.
Key facts
- The part-time variant is offered for eligible applicants who wish to study for a doctoral level research degree over a longer period and are able to study part-time over a period of four years.
- Our training programme offers the opportunity to conduct your research, supported by research active academics whose expertise will support you. Your research will be conducted within a training pathway designed to develop you as a researcher through a programme of Personal and Professional Development Training.
- The training pathway, which is based around the Researcher Development Framework, contains a mixture of mandatory and bespoke training, offering you the opportunity to supplement your existing skills.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Assessment is based on the production of a thesis of a maximum 65,000 words and oral examination. The thesis must be submitted prior to the end of the Registration only year.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL iBT: 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- The Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme is typically for hospital clinicians undertaking research that is associated with their employment.
- Candidates should have been employed for at least two years in an appropriate clinical or scientific position.
- A qualification which is recognised for registration by the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom should have been held for at least three years at the time of submission of the thesis or body of published work.
- It is expected that candidates are either a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduate of either this University or a graduate of another approved university holding an appointment or an honorary appointment within a health or social care facility that has established research or teaching links with University of East Anglia (UEA).
- For full details, visit the School of Medicine entry requirements web page.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 47,904 AUD / year ≈ 25,150 GBP / year
Living costs
Norwich, United Kingdom: 1,160-1,989 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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