Program Overview
The Surgical Sciences at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Surgical Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Surgical Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to the ESSQ
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory
- Neoplasia, Immunology, Microbiology and Haematology
- Gastrointestinal 1
- Gastrointestinal 2 and Transplant
- Colorectal
- Urology
- Locomotor and Plastics
- Endocrinology, Breast and Skin
- ENT/OMFS
- Preoperative Assessment
- Principles of Postoperative and Critical Care
- Principles of Surgical Management
- Surgical and Communication Skills
- Academic Activity
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An undergraduate degree, or its international equivalent, in medicine is required. You must also demonstrate that you will be in a supervised clinical environment while you are studying.
English language requirements
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: total 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each module)
TOEFL-iBT: total 92 (at least 20 in each module)
PTE(A): total 61 (at least 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections; the \'Enabling Skills\' sections are not considered)
CAE and CPE: total 176 (at least 169 in each module)
If you completed a CAE or CPE before January 2015 please contact the Admissions Office for the accepted grades.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-05
- Language English
- Duration 36 months