Angus graduated from St Andrew's University with a BSc in Medical Science before completing his undergraduate medical training at Edinburgh University. He completed his Basic Surgical Training rotation in Yorkshire, which included stints in orthopaedics, general surgery, otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery. After obtaining membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh he secured a higher surgical training place in orthopaedics in the Yorkshire Deanery. During this period he became involved in the British Orthopaedic Trainees Association (BOTA) serving in a number of committee posts including that of President.