Glenmore Medical Online Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh offers three Glenmore Medical Online Postgraduate Scholarships for its online postgraduate Masters programmes. The awards are open to students from eligible developing countries, particularly in Africa, for the 2021-2022 academic session. Each scholarship covers full tuition fees for the duration of the programme.

• Host: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh
• Level: Masters degree
• Study destination: UK (online learning)
• Deadline: 4 June 2021
• Awards: 3 scholarships
• Coverage: full tuition fees for the programme duration
• Target group: students from eligible developing countries, particularly Africa

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh

Masters degree in Human Medical programmes:

• MSc Critical Care (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Clinical Education (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Clinical Management of Pain (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Clinical Trials (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Data Science for Health and Social Care (Online Learning)
• MSc Epidemiology (Online Learning)
• MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Integrated Global Health (Online Learning) (3 years) (Part time)
• MSc Internal Medicine (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Primary Care Ophthalmology (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Restorative Dentistry – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MSc Surgical Sciences (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MFM Family Medicine (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• MPH Public Health (Online Learning) – 3 years (Part-Time)
• ChM Clinical Ophthalmology (Online Learning) – 2 years (Part-Time)
• ChM General Surgery (Online Learning) – 2 years (Part-Time)
• ChM Trauma and Orthopaedics (Online Learning) – 2 years (Part-Time)
• ChM Urology (Online Learning) – 2 years (Part-Time)
• ChM Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (Online Learning) – 2 years (Part-Time)

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Students from eligible developing countries, particularly in Africa

The scholarship will cover full tuition fees for the duration of the programme of study.

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh on 1 of the eligible Human Medical programmes (listed above) and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so. They must be nationals of eligible developing countries included in the DAC List of ODA Recipients for reporting on aid in 2021.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the strength of a personal statement. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree.

This scholarship suits students from eligible developing countries, especially in Africa, who have applied for and received an offer to study one of the eligible online Human Medical Masters programmes at the University of Edinburgh. You should have a strong academic record (or expect to achieve one) and be ready to explain your suitability in a personal statement.

Please note that you will not be able to access the online application system unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. The scholarship application deadline is 4 June 2021.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply? Nationals of eligible developing countries included in the DAC List of ODA Recipients for reporting on aid in 2021, particularly those in Africa.
• What does the scholarship cover? Full tuition fees for the duration of the programme of study.
• How many scholarships are available? 3 scholarships.
• What is the deadline? 4 June 2021.
• How do I apply? You must first apply for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Once you have an offer, you can access the online application system for the scholarship.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start your application.
• Prepare your personal statement early and make sure it clearly shows your academic strengths and motivation.
• Check the eligibility criteria, including nationality and degree requirements, before applying.
• Submit your admission application well before the scholarship deadline to ensure you can access the scholarship application system.