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This Professional Doctorate program is designed for qualified physicians seeking to advance in Clinical Medicine. Our cutting-edge curriculum provides specialized tracks, adaptable learning formats, and exceptional clinical placements with NHS Trust partners to accelerate your professional development through hands-on experience, academic rigor, and research training. Integrate scholarly coursework, doctoral research, and clinical rotations for a complete educational experience. Complete year-long NHS placements in the UK to develop practical skills in general or specialized medical settings. Select from two specialization options: Global Public Health and Policy (September intake, campus-based only) or Healthcare Research Methods (January online intake or September campus/online options). Enjoy flexible learning modes including full-time, part-time, on-campus, blended, or distance learning with premium digital resources. Join Queen Mary's prestigious International Clinical Academy, a leading institution for global clinical postgraduate education. Evaluation methods vary by module and may include written assignments, clinical portfolios, case studies, presentations, research papers, dissertations, and oral examinations. Applications for September 2025 admission close on March 28, 2025.
Applicants must have a primary qualification in Medicine (UK MBBS 5 years or international equivalent degree). Non-UK medical degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK Bachelor level 2:2 degree or higher.
Three years full-time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical practice of medicine is required, including the most recent 12 months. 
All applicants will need to acquire a FULL General Medical Council registration with licence to practise in the UK to be able to commence the clinical placement in Phase Two of the programme. GMC registration is a process solely managed by the General Medical Council. There are different ways to apply for registration with licence to practice in the UK, a common route is via the PLAB test 1 and 2 which have around 70% pass rate.
 
IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS Indicator: minimum score 7.5 overall with 7.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking
TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition: minimum score 108 overall with 27 in Writing, 24 in Reading, 22 in Listening and 25 in Speaking.
PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI, PTE Academic Online: minimum score 79 overall with 76 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking.