UK MS and ME and Masters

MASTER’S IN MEDICINE IN THE UK

 

• A postgraduate degree in medicine and healthcare helps its students to decide whether they want to pursue a career as a doctor or any healthcare officer. Universities in the UK are globally known for their academic quality that provides excellent research, globally recognized programs, and a friendly study environment. Medical universities in the UK have up-to-date development of medicines and the formation of particular fields of the medical course

• Specifically, MD in medicine is a 1/2 year post-graduate research degree course that enables students to study medicine in detail. This is one of the concentrations in the medical courses that teaches and produces future doctors and students of this course can deeply study the prevention, diagnosis & treatment of adult diseases

• Another popular specialization in the medical field is MSc in Medical Microbiology. The course is optimal if the graduate students are looking to enhance their skills as a microbiologist. In this course, students will cover topics of medical & molecular facets of microbiology and immunity to infections. The course focuses to provide an important level of practical and theoretical understanding of the subject that helps those students who want to pursue careers in the diagnosis and study of infectious disease

• The universities in the UK are highly-ranked but arguably have high tuition and living costs. However, by planning well in advance students can take advantage of the scholarships offered by the universities, UK government, and other private establishments like International Postgraduate Scholarships, King’s College London Scholarships, Inspiring Success Scholarships, Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships, etc

• The students/graduates from a medical degree can choose from more than 50 different courses like Anesthetics, Radiology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Dermatology, Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, etc. 

• There is a huge variation in the salaries of medical careers depending on the specialization students choose. The average salaries range between EUR 35000 to EUR 118000 for Neurologists, Clinical Therapists, and General Surgeon while for General Medical Practitioners, Pediatricians, the salaries can high from EUR 256000 to EUR 345000 and for Surgeon Orthopedic it can go as high as EUR 584000

 

• Some of the top Universities offering Masters in Medicine in the UK

 - University of Cambridge (MPhil in Genomic Medicine, MPhil in Medical Science – Clinical Biochemistry, MPhil in Medical Science – Medicine)

 - University of Oxford (MSc in International Health & Tropical Medicine, MSc (Research) in Molecular & Cellular Medicine)

 - The University of Manchester (MD in Medicine, MRes Experimental Medicine (Cancer/Dermatology/Hearing Science), MRes in Medical Sciences)

 - University of Edinburgh (MSc in Clinical Management of Pain (Online), MSc in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases(Online), MVetSci in Conservation Medicine (Online Learning)

 - University of Leicester (MSc in Medical Statistics, MSc in Infection & Immunity, MSc in Cancer Molecular Pathology & Therapeutics)

 - Swansea University (MSc in Genomic Medicine, MSc in Gerontology & Ageing Studies, MSc in Nanomedicine)

- University of Glasgow (MSc/MD in Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences, MSc in Critical Care)

 - Cardiff University (MD/MPhil in Medicine, MSc in Neonatal Medicine)

 - University of Warwick (MD in Medicine)  

 

- Queen’s University Belfast (MD/MPhil in Medicine, MSc(Res) in Cancer Medicine, MSc in Experimental Medicine)

 

 

• General entry requirements for admission 

 

- The applicant must have an honors degree having minimum upper second grade with a 50% or a degree equivalent in microbiology, virology, medical laboratory science, biomedical sciences, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and other similar degrees in medicine

 

- Work experience and working period is also considered while admission

 

- English language test scores of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE

 

- Transcripts of previous degree or other relevant subjects with official translations in English

 

- Personal statement stating an understanding and interest in the relative field 

 

- Reference letters from employers and professors

 

- CV/Resume stating your academic details along with personal skills and work experience details

 

- Interview (for some Universities)

 

- Copy of passport

 

- Application fee varies with universities in the UK

 

  

• Tuition fees and other expenses

 

- The tuition costs for a master's in medicine in the UK are in the range of EUR 23000 and EUR 26000 per year. Also, few universities have tuitions costs around EUR 15000 to EUR 21000

 

- Living costs for students in the UK may include hostel and meals that can cost around EUR 7500, transportation can cost up to EUR 850 along with personal expenses that can have a budget around EUR 800. Other necessary expenses like food, books, clothing, off-campus accommodation, visa fees, health insurance, and entertainment may vary with the living location, country, and standard of living (averagely around EUR 2500)

 

 

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