Transform your career
Advance your surgical career with our specialised online masters programmes.
Our programmes are delivered in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and have been crafted to enhance your expertise and prepare for MRCS, FRCS and other professional examinations.
Learn from world-renowned experts and practitioners alongside a global community of fellow professionals. Whether you are a clinician pursuing a career in surgery or a qualified surgeon building experience in a specific subspecialty, our programmes will help you improve you elevate your surgical practice and lead with confidence.
Ready to advance your professional journey and make a significant mark in surgery? Join us at Edinburgh – wherever you are.
Online learning opportunities in surgery
Surgical Sciences (MSc, PgCert, PgDip)
This masters programme will help you prepare for the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) examinations or international equivalent.
Primary Care Ophthalmology (MSc)
This three-year programme is developed to enhance the shift of balance of care for common eye conditions and ophthalmic triage from secondary to primary care, and is accredited by the Royal College of Nursing and the British & Irish Orthoptic Society.
Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors (MSc, PgCert, PgDip)
This three-year programme will teach you how to use evidence-based tools and techniques to improve the reliability and safety of everyday healthcare systems and processes.
Surgical Writing and Evidence Based Practice (PgCert, PgProfDev)
This programme, offered in partnership with the BJS Foundation, helps you develop knowledge and skills in surgical writing, editing and evidence-based surgical practice.
Same fee globally
Our tuition fees are the same for everyone, regardless of where you are in the world.
100% online
Degrees specially designed to be online, with maximum convenience – and no travel or visa costs.
Flexible learning
Part-time and flexible options. Study to masters, diploma or certificate level, or take a short credit-bearing course.
Real career benefits
Many of our programmes are accredited and designed in conjunction with professional bodies and organisations.
What are our graduates most proud of?
What is it like to study online?
Kwekuma's experience studying Surgical Sciences.
Highest rating for learning experience
The Quality Assurance Agency awarded us the highest possible rating for our student learning experience (2021).
Ranked 20th in the world for medicine
We are ranked 20th in the world, and 7th in Europe, for medicine (QS Rankings by Subject 2025).
90% of research in highest classes
90% of our research is ranked world-leading or internationally excellent (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
7th most sustainable university
We are ranked joint 7th in the world, and 2nd in the UK, in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025.
Benefits for you – and for your career
- Supportive learning environment – online learners receive the same level of support as on-campus students, with an extensive range of library and careers resources, as well as technical support.
- Collaborative learning platform – you will study alongside a global community of other students sharing experiences and ideas.
- Learn from leading academics, clinicians and practitioners at one of the world’s leading higher education institutions.
- Flexible study schedule – you choose when and where you study, and there is no fixed schedule. Watch lectures and contribute to discussions when and where it suits you.
- Accreditation – many of our programmes are accredited by or delivered in partnership with Royal Colleges and other professional organisations.
Graduate outcomes
Some of the organisations our graduates work for.
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