Surgical Writing and Evidence Based Practice (Online Learning) Professional Development Diploma

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


- clinical practice


- editing


- evidence based practice


Why Edinburgh?

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. This programme leverages the strong synergies between both parties, ensuring that teaching insights and materials are contemporary and at the cutting edge of academic and clinical practice.

This part-time, online learning programme builds on the global reach of the University’s existing successful online postgraduate programmes. You will enjoy a rich learning experience with a global student population from various academic and professional backgrounds.

Who this programme is for

The programme is designed for people who want to gain a formal qualification to improve their professional and academic development in writing manuscripts for publication and evidence based practice, without needing to be based in Edinburgh.