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Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine

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MPhil Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine - 2 Years (Full-time)

MPhil Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine - 4 Years (Part-time)

MSc by Research Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine - 1 Year (Full-time)

MSc by Research Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine - 2 Years (Part-time)

PhD Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine - 3 Years (Full-time)

PhD Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine - 6 Years (Part-time)

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Contact information: Professor H Simpson (Professor of Orthopaedics and Trauma)
Phone: +44 (0) 131 242 6464
Fax: +44 (0) 131 242 6467
Email: hamish.simpson@ed.ac.uk; Address: Clinical Sciences & Community Health
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Little France
Edinburgh
EH16 4SU

We offer a comprehensive research programme suitable for PhDs and MScs covering a diverse range of musculoskeletal disorders.

Entry requirements

In order to be considered for the programme we require a relevant undergraduate degree with a UK 2:1 or higher result, or its international equivalent.

Supporting documentation must be uploaded to support your application. You should have this documentation ready before you start the process. If you do not upload your documents this could delay the application process.

Before making your application, you must make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss your research proposal. Further information on making a research degree application can be found below.

How to apply for a research degree

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Research profile

There are ongoing projects in the following areas:

musculoskeletal tissue engineering, stem cells and regenerative medicine
orthopaedic engineering and modelling of the musculoskeletal system
osteoporosis and fracture repair
clinical outcome studies

Training and support

Students are assigned to the relevant research group. Each student's progress is monitored by a thesis committee convened from members within these groups. Students participate in a monthly graduate seminar programme, presenting their analysis of original research. All students are encouraged to present their findings at national and international conferences and to publish their findings in international journals, in advance of submission of their PhD theses for examination.

Facilities

The orthopaedic engineering unit and the musculoskeletal research unit along with the microCT facilities are based within the Chancellor's Building. Facilities for collaborative projects are based in the centre for regenerative medicine and the centre for integrative physiology. The outcome performance assessment facilities are based within the clinical department in the Royal Infirmary.

Funding

Please see Scholarships and Student Funding Services for information about funding opportunities:

Scholarships and Student Funding Services

Further Information

This article was published on Apr 25, 2013