This two-year, part-time masters programme is offered jointly by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the University of Edinburgh, and is taught entirely online. Both institutions have combined well previously to deliver an award-winning Master’s programme to support early surgical training, and continue to serve as a powerful brand in surgery.

You will be taught by experienced tutors – all leading clinicians in their field – and you will have access to well-defined and managed learning resources and educational material, including an unparalleled online library facility.
Illustrative cases will cover technical skills and procedures as well as core knowledge and clinical skills.

Entry Requirements

A basic medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council is required. You should also have acquired MRCS (or equivalent assessment milestone) and be an Advanced Trainee in General Surgery (ST [specialist training years] 5/6 in UK or equivalent if outside UK).

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS Academic module: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: 92 (with at least 20 in all sections)

- PTE: 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the 'Communicative Skills' sections - 'Enabling Skills' section scores are not considered)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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This interdisciplinary programme introduces health informatics in the context of international health systems and global health challenges, supported by specialist courses covering areas such as public health informatics, telehealthcare and mHealth.

The term eHealth describes a diverse field concerned with the application of ICT to support the organisation and delivery of healthcare services and to enable citizens to manage their own health and wellness.

eHealth has become a priority area for the international healthcare sector and is attracting considerable global investment. This interdisciplinary programme introduces eHealth in the context of international health systems and global health challenges, supported by specialist courses covering areas such as public health informatics, telehealthcare and mHealth.

It is aimed at a wide audience, including health professionals, policymakers, NGOs, researchers, eHealth vendors and ICT practitioners. The programme is unique in addressing the topic from a truly international perspective, including a consideration of low and medium income economies.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree, with an excellent or very good classification (equivalent to first or upper second class honours in the UK), in the field of clinical and allied health sciences, informatics, health policy, psychology, allied health sciences or a relevant related subject.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS Academic module: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: 92 (with at least 20 in all sections)

- PTE: 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the 'Communicative Skills' sections - 'Enabling Skills' section scores are not considered)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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In the past few decades there has been almost one new disease emerging each year and more than 75 per cent of these diseases derive from zoonotic origins. There is now more demand for investment and research to help us manage these diseases better.

This programme aims to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases in the 21st Century by offering you courses in surveillance, prevention and control of infectious diseases, as well as evaluating how they impact public health.

This is a professional postgraduate qualification for biomedical, medical, public health, and veterinary personnel with an interest in global health and infectious diseases.

The programme draws upon the parallels that exist between these diseases, learning from the challenges that exist and aiming to connect individuals to lay the foundations for a global community of practice. Our aim is to provide advanced qualifications for biomedical, medical, public health, and veterinary personnel. The course is designed to instruct students in the practice of formulating and implementing strategies and programmes aimed at renewing and strengthening scientific knowledge development and building human capital.

Our online learning system lets you work entirely from your home location while still earning your salary. This can enhance your learning experience and working knowledge while rewarding you with a highly regarded qualification.

This programme is affiliated with the University's Global Health Academy.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree, with an excellent or very good classification (equivalent to first or upper second class honours in the UK), in a biomedical, medical, public health and veterinary personnel or relevant bio-science topic. Relevant work experience may be considered. Applicants who fall below these entry requirements, but have relevant work experience, may be considered on a case-by-case basis. You may be admitted to the Certificate level only in the first instance.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS Academic module: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: 92 (with at least 20 in all sections)

- PTE: 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the 'Communicative Skills' sections - 'Enabling Skills' section scores are not considered)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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Non-communicable diseases and illnesses, which includes diabetes, mental illness, heart disease and stroke, cancers and chronic respiratory conditions account for 60 per cent of all deaths worldwide. Around 80 per cent of these are in low and middle-income countries.

This online programme looks at the impact of this burden of diseases and explores how different health systems are tackling these multiple risks with prevention, treatment and care services.

This is an innovative online distance learning programme that allows you to combine work with gaining a qualification relevant to a pressing global issue. This can enhance your learning experience and working knowledge while rewarding you with a highly regarded qualification.

This programme is affiliated with the University's Global Health Academy.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree, with an excellent or very good classification (equivalent to first or upper second class honours in the UK), in medicine, nursing, social science, science, biomedicine, or other related discipline. Applicants who fall below these entry requirements, but have relevant work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. You may be admitted to the certificate level only in the first instance.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS Academic module: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: 92 (with at least 20 in all sections)

- PTE: 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the 'Communicative Skills' sections - 'Enabling Skills' section scores are not considered)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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This innovative online programme allows you to take advantage of Edinburgh’s remarkable range of historical expertise from the comfort of your own home.

Thanks to our state-of-the-art e-learning software and extensive digital resources, you can gain a world-class graduate qualification without the expense of relocating.

Our flexible structure allows you to fit your studies around work or childcare commitments and to develop your own specialised interests under the expert guidance of distinguished academics.

You can work towards a graduate certificate, a diploma, or an MSc by completing skills training courses and specialised options in a broad range of subjects that span geographical regions and cover a diversity of periods.

The thematic breadth of this programme means you can choose from a diverse range of topics such as American politics to modern Japanese history, from post Second World War Europe to medieval Scottish history, and you will be able to further your own specialised interests through the dissertation.

Entry Requirements

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline is normally required.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS: total 7.0 (at least 6.0 in each module)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: total 100 (at least 20 in each module)

- PTE: total 67 (at least 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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