Mch in SURGERY
MCh in Surgery
(Orthopaedics & Regenerative Medicine)
MCh in Surgery (Otorhinolaryngology)
MCh in Surgery (Urology)
MCh in Surgery (Ophthalmology)
MCh in Surgery (Otorhinolaryngology)
MCh in Surgery (Urology)
MCh in Surgery (Ophthalmology)
Duration: 1 year full-time
Intake: September/October
Entry Requirements: primary medical qualification
(mbbs)
Minimum
of two years post qualification clinical experience
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum requirement of 6.0
in writing) or equivalent
WHY MCH SURGERY?
We are pleased to deliver an innovative Level 7
Masters, MCh in Surgery with four individual awards in the specialist surgical
pathways of:
- Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Urology
- Ophthalmology
Surgical pathways such as in General Surgery and
Gynaecology and Emergency Obstetrics are planned to be included for the near
future.
The theme of regenerative medicine and the
teaching of practical skills through simulation runs through each of the
specialist pathways and modules.
Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine:
The specialist surgical field of orthopaedics
has been central in the use of regenerative medicine. The focus in modern
orthopaedics is changing as research exposes ever greater knowledge widening
the spectrum of therapeutic options encompassing reconstruction, regeneration
and substitution.
Otorhinolaryngology:
Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat
surgery – ENT) is a diverse surgical specialty that involves the management of
both children and adults. In contrast to other surgical specialties the
management of a significant number of conditions requires a non-surgical
approach. An understanding of the pathogenesis and progression of pathology is
essential. This surgical specialty is rapidly evolving. Significant progress
has been made through regenerative medicine and technology.
Urology:
Urology is a surgical specialty dealing with the
problems associated with the urinary tract and it deals with cancer,
non-cancer, functional problems and diseases. In urology many problems can be
managed with medications (for example treating erectile dysfunction and lower
urinary tract symptoms have become largely by pharmaceutical agents) and this
underpins the importance of understanding the basic science and molecular
biology as applied to the specialty.
The MCh in Surgery (Urology) will prepare you to
meet the challenges of current and future urologic medicine and surgery.
All this provides a platform for further advancement of your scientific
knowledge, innovative and forward thinking, career progression and camaraderie
with fellow students.
Ophthalmology:
Ophthalmology is a surgical specialty dealing
with disorders of the eye and visual pathways. Although the treatment of eye
conditions involves a range of therapeutic options, including medicine, laser
and surgery, the surgical field in particular is constantly evolving with
technology being the main driver. Improvements are being made through lasers,
optics, and minimally invasive surgical procedures with enhanced outcomes for
patients.
A MCh in Surgery (Ophthalmology) will
provide you with a solid foundation and valuable qualification to enhance
selection onto a career pathway in this highly competitive field, culminating
in a Consultant appointment.
The MCh in Surgery (Ophthalmology) will prepare
you as a trainee surgeon to meet the challenges of current and future
ophthalmology. A unique aspect of the MCh programme is the teaching of
regenerative medicine which is fast evolving in ophthalmology, and this
programme will help you to appreciate this area of medicine as applied to eye
conditions. This is especially so in retinal conditions, optic neuropathies and
glaucoma.
WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF COURSE?
In order for you to be able to think in an
innovative manner and to be prepared for modern challenges in surgery, this
programme aims to develop your scientific insight into current and emerging
technologies that will inform your clinical practice and help you to apply
basic scientific discoveries to your clinical work for the benefit of your
patients.
It aims to facilitate you to develop a critical
understanding of current novel and potentially beneficial therapies that use
regenerative medicine and digital health platforms in a way that will inspire
and encourage you to use this knowledge and develop your own ideas. To be a
competent, safe and compassionate surgeon, you need to be able to develop your
critical, analytical and problem solving abilities.
The programme therefore will enable you to
critically and analytically consider the evidence base presented to you, to
confidently challenge this evidence and make comprehensive, considered and
robust decisions on patient care. In doing so you will be enabled to think and
work creatively and intellectually which in turn will stimulate you to search
for new knowledge for the benefit of your patients and health care
provision.
Further, this programme will enable you to be a
lifelong learner, having developed critical, analytical and evaluative skills
at Masters level, to undertake your own high quality research and search for
innovation, which in turn will further progress your area of expertise.
Integral to the programme is the need to develop and enhance a culture in you
that ensures a willingness to challenge poor or bad clinical practice, improve
service delivery and effect change.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
If you are an international
medical graduate, this programme will be especially suitable for you – we have
designed it so that it will allow you the maximum opportunities to learn both
the theory and practice if you do not hold a GMC registration. If you
wish to be considered to be sponsored by the University for a one year GMC
registration, you will need to meet the criteria set by both the University and
the GMC.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
Completion of this programme
will not only give you a MCh in a surgical pathway that will aid your career
progression, but it will highly enhance your prospects of
employment.
You will gain the knowledge and
skills that few trainee doctors will possess and it will place you at the
forefront of technology and science.
The programme team and university services
dedicated to employability will be able to help you with deciding on what you
want to do on completion of the programme such as further study, gaining a
training number or seeking employment.
As well as giving you a very
competitive and enhanced surgical training portfolio, gaining this MCh will
enable you to continue your post graduate medical education at a higher level
such as an MD or PhD if you wish to in the future.
ASSESSMENT?
MCh
Module 1
Regenerative Medicine
and Emerging Technologies (20 credits)
Module 2
Research Approaches and
Methods (20 credits)
Modules 3,4,5 & 6
Specialized Surgical
Pathway Modules (20 credits per module = 80 credits)
Module 7, 8 & 9
Dissertation / Project
(60 credits)
Total = 180 credits
PgDip
Module 1
Regenerative Medicine
and Emerging Technologies (20 credits)
Module 2
Research Approaches and
Methods (20 credits)
Students complete all
four Specialised Surgical Pathway Modules (20 credits per module = 80 credits)
Total = 120 credits
PgCert
Module 1
Regenerative Medicine
and Emerging Technologies (20 credits)
Students choose two
modules from four Specialised Surgical Pathway Modules (20 credits per module =
40 credits)
Total = 60 credits
FEES: 13,500 pound /year for
International Students
Application & Registration charges: 250 to
300 pound
NOTE: Mch
will enable you to continue your post graduate medical education at a higher
level such as an MD or PhD if you wish to in the future.
**GMC REGISTRATION GIVEN BY INTERNATIONAL
SPONSORSHIP SCHEME PROCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS**
