DClin programmes
QMICA offers professional doctorates in Clinical Medicine (DClin(Med)) and Surgery (DClin(Surg)) comprising taught modules, 12-month clinical placement in NHS Trust and hospitals and a research project.
The taught modules in Phase 1 can be studied on campus, via distance learning or blended and has several tracks so you can select the relevant pathway.
The Phase 3 research project may be completed in your home country or in the UK.
Diagram of DClin(Med) and DClin(Surg) degrees structure.
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Phase 1: Taught modules by distance learning, on campus or blended
All participants study 2 compulsory modules plus 8 modules from their chosen track. This phase can be studied over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Track options reflect established areas of clinical and scientific practice. Depending on your chosen track, you can study on campus or online. Please see track option list below
Optional Tracks*:
*Please note the complete list of available track options and selection is confirmed annually
8 x 15-credit modules taken from your chosen optional track.
- Global Public Health
- Genomic Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Microbiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Advanced Neonatal Practice
- Clinical Endocrinology
- Critical Care
- Cancer Sciences (Clinical Oncology, Molecular and Cellular Biology or Therapeutics)
- Cancer Genomics and Data Sciences
- Laparoscopic Surgery & Surgical Skills
- Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine
All Tracks:
In addition, all participants study 2 longitudinal modules worth 30 credits each:
- Compulsory module i: Research into Practice (30 credits)
- Compulsory module ii: Professional Studies (30 credits)
Clinical Placement in NHS Trust and hospitals for 12 months
Module: Applied Research I (90 credits)
- Audit / Quality Improvement / Service evaluation project and dissertation
Module: Applied Clinical I (60 credits)
- Reflective Clinical Portfolio based on clinical experience and clinical case write-ups suitable for publication in case reports journal
Module: Research II (30 credits)
- Practical introduction to clinical and basic research including formative assessment of project plan
Research Project in Home Country or UK
Module: Research III (180 credits)
- Clinical or basic research, assessed by dissertation and short viva