Trauma and Orthopaedics (Online Learning)
Provided by The University of Edinburgh Medical School
About the course
This programme is delivered by the University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
The programme leads to the degree of Master of Surgery (ChM).
Who is this programme for?
Based on the UK Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum, the ChM in Trauma and Orthopaedics provides the opportunity for you to select those advanced modules relevant to your declared specialty.
It also supports learning for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) examinations.
The programme is designed to run alongside clinical training and complement in-the-workplace assessment.
How will I learn?
The programme runs on an annual three-term basis, over two years, and involves approximately 10 to 15 hours of study each week.
The online distance learning nature of this programme is perfect for doctors working unsociable shift patterns.
You will have access to high quality, interactive online resources, ejournals and online textbooks, as well as dedicated technological support.
Year 1
Compulsory courses:
- Basic Science 1 & 2
- Adult Reconstruction Trauma
- Shoulder and Elbow
- Hand
- Spine
- Knee
- Ankle and Foot
- Paediatric
- Hip
You are supported throughout the programme through asynchronous discussions with tutors who are all leading clinicians in their field.
Year 2
Compulsory courses:
- Basic Science 3
- Specialist Academic Activity
- Core Academic Activity
Compulsory courses cover the core elements of the subsections of the orthopaedic syllabus.
You will have the opportunity to complete an academic research project and there will be a written Multiple Choice Question examination (Single Best Answer and Extended Matching Item).
Find out more about compulsory and optional courses
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| Start date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |