ESSQ Overview
The programme is delivered through the University of Edinburgh's award winning medical virtual learning environment, eeSURG and, being online, is designed to give you the freedom to study flexibly . . . more

Programme Content
The ESSQ programme follows the syllabus of the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme and is based on the generic elements taken from the syllabi submitted to PMETB . . . more



Eligibility Criteria
The ESSQ programme is intended for those in the very early stages of their surgical training (pre-MRCS) and is based on the MRCS curriculum . . . more

Apply for September 2010
There are five stages to the application process. Firstly, applicants should complete the online application form . . . more



ESSQ Course Website Demo
Take a tour of the ESSQ programme website, eeSURG. Try out a sample virtual case, self-test MCQs and view an online discussion . . . more

Contacts and Links
Meet the support team – the Programme and Year Directors and the office at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh . . . more


My experience with the Edinburgh surgical sciences qualification has been a positive one. I have found the online course content to be both interesting and in depth. The tutors are approachable and along with the other students they facilitate excellent intellectual debate.


Although 10 hours of study a week are recommended, the online nature of the course allows flexibility. I have found the scenario and tutor led group learning particularly advantageous and stimulating as I revise for my intercollegiate membership of the Royal College of Surgeons examinations.


Timothy M Brock, current Year 2 student