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The University of Edinburgh – College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Surgical Writing and Evidence Based Practice (Online Learning) PgCert, PgProfDev
The University of Edinburgh – College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Surgical Writing and Evidence Based Practice (Online Learning) PgCert, PgProfDev

Online

1 up to 2 Years

English

Part time

22 Aug 2025

08 Sep 2025

GBP 5,070 / per year *

Distance Learning

* estimated tuition for surgical writing and evidence based practice PgCert, PgProfDev

Key Summary

    About: The Surgical Writing and Evidence Based Practice (Online Learning) PgCert, PgProfDev program focuses on enhancing your skills in surgical writing, communication, and the application of evidence-based practices in surgical settings. This online course offers flexibility, allowing you to balance studies with professional commitments.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles like surgical educator, clinical researcher, or medical writer. The program builds competencies essential for advancing careers in healthcare, academic settings, and health communications.

Introduction

The Postgraduate Certificate of Surgical Writing and Evidence-Based Practice is offered by our University, in partnership with the BJS Foundation. The programme aims to support surgeons, clinicians and others to acquire an academic qualification that recognises knowledge and skills in writing for:

  • clinical practice
  • editing
  • evidence-based practice

Why Edinburgh?

As one of the top 25 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024), the University of Edinburgh has a strong historic and trusted reputation in academic surgery and online surgical education. The BJS Foundation has a unique international reputation in surgical editing and publishing. The Certificate Programme makes use of the strong synergies between both parties, ensuring that teaching insights and material are contemporary and at the cutting edge of academic surgical and clinical practice.

This part-time, online learning programme builds on the global reach of the University’s existing successful award-winning online surgery programmes, providing students with an opportunity to gain a formal qualification in surgical writing and evidence-based surgical practice without needing to be based in Edinburgh. Students may take individual courses as Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) or take all four courses to graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate degree. A global student population from various academic and professional backgrounds will enjoy a rich learning experience while studying this programme.

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PgCert, PgProfDev

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