Who it is for
- Applicants must be currently domiciled in an eligible country derived from the DAC List of ODA Recipients 2026-2027 and accepted onto an eligible human medical programme, either online part-time (e.g. MSc Critical Care, MSc Surgical Sciences, MPH Public Health, MFM Family Medicine) or selected on-campus MSc/MPH programmes. Candidates need the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree and a personal statement; the scheme particularly welcomes applications from students from Africa. Covers full tuition for the duration of the programme.
Key facts
- Award value
- Tuition
- Covers
- Tuition, Other costs
- Funding type
- Tuition only
- Deadline
- Applications for 2026-27 have closed; check official website for the next cycle
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Fields
- Medicine
- Number of awards
- 3
- Renewable
- Yes
- Provider
- University of Edinburgh - College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Figures as stated by the provider. Confirm the current round on the official page before applying.
Good to know
Explicitly welcomes African applicants; the DAC ODA-recipient list also covers much of Asia.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.