Program Overview
The Surgery at The University of Edinburgh is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 Surgery 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Surgery programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)
Year 1 (PgCert) and Year 2 (PgDip) each comprise three 20-credit courses.
Year 1 courses
- Cardiorespiratory Sciences
- General Surgery
- Locomotor, Urology and ENT/OMFS
Year 2 courses
- Principles of Surgical Management
- Communication and Care
- Academic Surgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma
Master of Science
You must complete 60 credits in Year 3. You have two options in Year 3:
- Dissertation
- Evidence-Based Surgery
Find courses for this programme
Find out what courses you can study on this programme and how each of them are taught and assessed.
The courses on offer may change from year to year, but the course information will give you an idea of what to expect on this programme.
Part-time
We link to the latest information available. This may be for a previous academic year and should be considered indicative.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should be an Advanced Trainee in General Surgery (ST 5/6 in UK or equivalent outside UK), having completed a minimum of 4 years of training in General Surgery, and be fluent English speakers (e.g. TOEFL 7.0). All applications will be evaluated by the programme director.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
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 14 September 2026
- Start Date 14 September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months