Gynaecologic oncology fellowships in the United Kingdom

Compare 6 gynaecologic oncology fellowships in the United Kingdom, including Belfast. See eligibility, visa, funding and deadlines with official links.

0% accept international graduates and 17% describe a visa route; typical length 3 years. 6 institutions, mostly in Multiple UK centres, Belfast and Aberdeen. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.

Frequently asked questions

How many gynaecologic oncology fellowships are there in the United Kingdom?

6 listings at 6 institutions.

Can international medical graduates apply?

0 of 6 say they accept international applicants and 1 describe a visa route (J-1, H-1B or work permit). Rules differ by programme and guarantee nothing.

When are the next application deadlines?

No upcoming deadline is recorded. Check each official source for the next intake.

Compare programme details

Fees are costs paid by applicants; salary, stipend and funding are separate. Evidence labels distinguish programme facts, institutional policy, historical information and unresolved conflicts. Source checks belong to each field.

Showing 6 of 6 recorded programmes, sorted by programme name. These are not confirmed open vacancies.
ProgrammeDurationEligibilityApply and deadlineParticipant costsPay and funding
Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialty TrainingRoyal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) – UK Deaneries/NHS Trusts
Duration
Indicative 24 months; a full-time trainee entering at the beginning of ST5 with minimal relevant skills or experience is expected to take up to 36 months (competency-based)
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01
Evidence scope

RCOG Curriculum 2024 subspecialty-training page; applies to all RCOG subspecialties including Gynaecological Oncology, not specific to this track alone

Eligibility
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UK NTN (or equivalent) with clinical training to ST4/ST5 and ARCP outcome 1; or UK CCT/Portfolio Pathway and on (or entitled to) the UK Specialist Register in O&G; or EEA/non-UK applicants listed on the UK Specialist Register in O&G

Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01
Evidence scope

RCOG Curriculum 2024 subspecialty-training page; applies to all RCOG subspecialties including Gynaecological Oncology, not specific to this track alone

International applicants
Only non-UK applicants already on the UK Specialist Register in O&G are eligible; those requiring a work permit only if no other suitable candidates
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
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Apply directly to the Deaneries/Trusts as set out in the adverts (usually advertised in the BMJ); appointment through open competition with a structured interview; RCOG does not organise the posts; register with the RCOG Subspecialty Committee on appointment

Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01
Evidence scope

RCOG Curriculum 2024 subspecialty-training page; applies to all RCOG subspecialties including Gynaecological Oncology, not specific to this track alone

Documents
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Deadline
Per individual post advert (usually advertised in the BMJ)
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
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Application fee
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Stipend / salary
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Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
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Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialty Training (Northern Ireland)Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA) – Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Duration
Typically 2–3 years (RCOG subspecialty training); confirm with program
Unverified
Eligibility
Not stated on specialist directory profile
Unverified
International applicants
Not stated on source; RCOG subspecialty training is normally for UK trainees/eligible doctors registered with the GMC — confirm eligibility with RCOG
Unverified
Application method
Not recorded
Unverified
Documents
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Deadline
RCOG subspecialty training posts are advertised periodically (NHS Jobs/BMJ) when a slot becomes vacant; no fixed annual date — confirm current cycle
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Salaried NHS training post
Unverified
Funding
Salaried NHS training post
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
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Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialty Training Programme (North of Scotland)NHS Education for Scotland – Scotland Deanery (North of Scotland)
Duration
Minimum 3 years (≥2 years clinical + 12 months research; research exemption possible)
Unverified
Eligibility
Research requirement: 12 months dedicated research, or exemption with relevant MD/PhD, two first-author original papers and clinical research APM (all subspecialties)
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15
Evidence scope

Official page; see note

International applicants
Not stated on source; RCOG subspecialty training is normally for UK trainees/eligible doctors registered with the GMC — confirm eligibility with RCOG
Unverified
Application method
Posts advertised in the BMJ; open competition with structured interview; after appointment register with RCOG Subspecialty Committee via registration form and fee
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15
Evidence scope

Official page; see note

Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Advertised in the BMJ; open competition with structured interview — confirm current cycle
Unverified
Tuition / fees
RCOG advanced training registration fee payable
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Salaried NHS training post
Unverified
Funding
Salaried NHS training post; RCOG advanced training registration fee payable
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialty Training Programme (South-East Scotland)NHS Education for Scotland – Scotland Deanery (South-East Scotland)
Duration
Minimum 3 years (≥2 years clinical + 12 months research; research exemption possible)
Unverified
Eligibility
Not stated on specialist directory profile
Unverified
International applicants
Not stated on source; RCOG subspecialty training is normally for UK trainees/eligible doctors registered with the GMC — confirm eligibility with RCOG
Unverified
Application method
Advertised in the BMJ; open competition with structured interview; after appointment register with RCOG Subspecialty Committee via Advanced Training Coordinator (subspecialty-wide)
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15
Evidence scope

Official page

Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Advertised in the BMJ; open competition with structured interview — confirm current cycle
Unverified
Tuition / fees
RCOG advanced training registration fee payable
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Salaried NHS training post
Unverified
Funding
Salaried NHS training post; RCOG advanced training registration fee payable
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialty Training Programme (West of Scotland)NHS Education for Scotland – Scotland Deanery (West of Scotland)
Duration
Minimum 3 years (≥2 years clinical + 12 months research; research exemption possible)
Unverified
Eligibility
Not stated on specialist directory profile
Unverified
International applicants
Not stated on source; RCOG subspecialty training is normally for UK trainees/eligible doctors registered with the GMC — confirm eligibility with RCOG
Unverified
Application method
Appointment through open competition with a structured interview; posts advertised in the BMJ (subspecialty-training-wide)
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15
Evidence scope

Official page; see note

Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Advertised in the BMJ; open competition with structured interview — confirm current cycle
Unverified
Tuition / fees
RCOG advanced training registration fee payable
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Salaried NHS training post
Unverified
Funding
Salaried NHS training post; RCOG advanced training registration fee payable
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
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Special Interest Training Module (SITM): Oncology (contingent on Gynaecological Surgical Care)Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
Duration
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Competency-based rather than a fixed course length. Completion depends on the module, training opportunities and learner; RCOG sets a maximum three-year window to complete SITMs, not a guaranteed three-year fellowship appointment.

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Eligibility
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For the RCOG training pathway, the first SITM can start from ST5 and the second only after MRCOG; no more than two SITMs may be trained in concurrently. Discuss module-specific prerequisites and local availability with the Educational Supervisor/SITM Director. These curriculum rules are not a separate employer appointment or international-licensing decision.

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International applicants
Curriculum for UK O&G trainees; IMG access via the Portfolio Pathway or other routes is not stated on the module pages.
Unverified
Application method
Not recorded
Unverified
Documents
Not recorded
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Deadline
Rolling; no national deadline published (registration via RCOG ePortfolio; third SITM subject to regional training availability)
Unverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
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Application fee
Not recorded
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Stipend / salary
Salaried NHS training post/fellow post
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Funding
Salaried NHS training post/fellow post; module itself not separately funded
Unverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
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Browse all 6 programme profiles

Aberdeen 1

GBRGynaecological Oncology Subspecialty Training Programme (North of Scotland)NHS Education for Scotland – Scotland Deanery (North of Scotland) · Aberdeen, United KingdomSubspecialty training programmeIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Belfast 1

GBRGynaecological Oncology Subspecialty Training (Northern Ireland)Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA) – Belfast Health and Social Care Trust · Belfast, United KingdomSubspecialty training programmeRecurring / rolling — confirm intakeInternational eligibility unverified

Edinburgh 1

GBRGynaecological Oncology Subspecialty Training Programme (South-East Scotland)NHS Education for Scotland – Scotland Deanery (South-East Scotland) · Edinburgh, United KingdomSubspecialty training programmeIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Glasgow 1

GBRGynaecological Oncology Subspecialty Training Programme (West of Scotland)NHS Education for Scotland – Scotland Deanery (West of Scotland) · Glasgow, United KingdomSubspecialty training programmeIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

London 1

GBRSpecial Interest Training Module (SITM): Oncology (contingent on Gynaecological Surgical Care)Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) · London, United KingdomSubspecialty training programmeRecurring / rolling — confirm intakeInternational eligibility unverified

Other locations 1

GBRGynaecological Oncology Subspecialty TrainingRoyal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) – UK Deaneries/NHS Trusts · Multiple UK centres, United KingdomSubspecialty training programmeIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverifiedVisa route