MChOrth Orthopaedic Surgery

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55 to 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 80, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 19 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 62 with no individual score below 59.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Dundee offers a range of scholarships and financial support opportunities to both domestic and international students. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, support talented students, and promote diversity and inclusion.

1. Global Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international undergraduate and postgraduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements. The scholarship provides a reduction in tuition fees.
2. Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: This scholarship is open to international undergraduate and postgraduate students from selected countries. It provides a partial tuition fee reduction.
3. Santander Scholarship: This scholarship is available to undergraduate and postgraduate students from eligible countries. It aims to support international students studying at the University of Dundee by providing financial assistance towards tuition fees.
4. Alumni Scholarship: This scholarship is open to self-funded international students who have previously completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Dundee. It offers a reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study.

Graduates from the MChOrth Orthopaedic Surgery program at the University of Dundee are well-prepared for diverse and promising career paths within the field of orthopaedic surgery. 

1. Orthopaedic Surgeons: Graduates can work as orthopaedic surgeons, performing a wide range of surgical procedures to treat musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.

2. Subspecialty Surgeons: Graduates can specialize in areas such as joint replacement, trauma surgery, sports medicine, or spinal surgery.

3. Academic and Research Roles: Graduates can engage in academic roles, teaching and mentoring future surgeons while contributing to orthopaedic research.

4. Clinical Educators: Graduates can become clinical educators, training and guiding medical students, residents, and junior surgeons.

5. Hospital-Based Surgeons: Graduates can work in hospitals, performing surgeries, collaborating with healthcare teams, and providing expert orthopaedic care.

6. Private Practice: Graduates can establish their own private practices, offering specialized orthopaedic surgical services to patients.

7. Consultants and Advisors: Graduates can work as consultants or advisors for healthcare organizations, contributing their expertise to improve patient care.