How to apply

Please ensure that you read the guidance about the University’s application process before you start.  This will give you information about what you will need to provide including references, academic degree and transcript information and what to do after you apply.

The University provides guidance on the Application Procedure

Please remember that:

• if you are registered for another degree at Edinburgh or at any other university, you will not be able to apply
• postgraduate study is a considerable financial outlay and it is important to consider how you will fund your studies
• the programme is intensive and will likely take 15-20 hours a week of your time whilst studying
• the programme is fully online and you will need reliable access to a computer with a broadband connection (please bear in mind that firewalls within the National Health Service (NHS) or other organisations may restrict access to the programme)
• remember that it is important to submit a fully completed online application as lengthy delays can occur if supporting documents are missing from your application.

Personal statement

As part of your application to the programme, you will also need to submit a personal statement.

You must include a personal statement of between 300 and 500 words with your application. This should include details of:

• Why you are applying for the programme
• Your current clinical roles and responsibilities with particular reference to patients experiencing pain
• What experience and attributes you bring to it and your fellow students
• How you plan to use the knowledge and skills you develop, and 
• How it fits with your future career plans

The courses and assignments in the programme will be difficult to complete if you are not in a clinical role, have been away from practice, or you have been only working for a short time.  If the information you provide in your personal statement is limited, the programme team will contact you for more details; this may delay a decision on your application which could be critical if the programme is nearly full. 

Please write your personal statement carefully as these are scrutinised by the programme team during the applicant selection process.  Confirmation of your current role, responsibilities and experience, and any other supporting information can also be set out in your referee letter.

If you have further questions, we would encourage you to contact our Admissions Tutors: 

Paul Knight and Neil Clark  pain.management@ed.ac.uk

You will begin your application on the Degree Finder/Apply Page.  The apply links can be found on the right-hand side of this page.

Begin the application process