Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD)

 ^{5-7 year programme       Starting September or January}

The MD by Thesis is a research degree in a specialist area to provide academic distinction and is governed by the University’s Regulations for PhD degrees. Candidates may conduct research in the clinical discipline having received approval from the Specialty Board. The programme is expected to last four years.

Candidates wishing to pursue research concurrently may, register for the MD after successful completion of Part I of the DM programmes. Candidates are required to complete the DM and then submit for the PhD, after receiving approval from the Specialty Board. The MD is offered as an option to DM candidates and can be undertaken in the same area of study as the DM. This would allow for specialist medical training that provides both the clinical skills necessary and an understanding of the science and research in general. This will be of significant importance to those persons who are interested in having an academic career.