Masters in Surgery (MCh)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
Course overview
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An exciting new study programme, the Masters Degree in Surgery (MCh) is designed to enhance the academic and professional development of surgical trainees by improving the level of scientific appreciation for evidence-based clinical practice. The programme provides surgical trainees with the academic and scientific research skills needed for progression to higher surgical training schemes and academic surgery. This programme will serve as a stepping stone to an MD or PhD. |
Special Features
The combination of professional surgical training and research output will appeal to graduates intending to apply for higher surgical training (HST) schemes in surgery or similar medical specialties. Surgeons require recognised postgraduate research and academic quali cations for progression to higher surgical training schemes.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Successful candidates will hold a primary degree in Medicine and are conferred with degrees of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Obstetrics. Applicants will be required to demonstrate clinical and academic competence and have appropriate interview and clinical skills and interviews may apply. Competence in English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5 is required
Duration:
1 year, full-time (in service)
2 years, part-time
Next start date: September 2014
ECTS weighting: 90
Average intake: 10
Closing date: Please see the review/closing dates for further information.
Course outline
The Masters in Surgery full-time programme is delivered over 1 year (12 months) in service (90 ECTS) and consists of 6 modules (60 ECTS), namely, Informatics, Research Methods, Biostatistics, Surgical Lab Skills, Medical Education, and Patient Safety. Candidates are required to carry out a research thesis (30 ECTS) including a 4,000-word paper suitable for publication in their chosen area or from a topic provided by the Course Director.
The Masters in Surgery part-time programme is delivered over two years (90 ECTS) and consists of 6 modules (60 ECTS), namely, Informatics, Research Methods, Biostatistics, Surgical Lab Skills, Medical Education, and Patient Safety. Candidates are required to carry out a research thesis (30 ECTS) including a 4,000-word paper suitable for publication in their chosen area or from a topic provided by the Course Director.
Applications and selections
Who teaches this course?
Dr Paul O’Connor
Dr Roisin Dwyer
Dr Micheál Newell
Dr Nicola Miller
Dr Dara Devitt
Find out more
Programme Director
Professor Michael Kerin
T: +353 91 524 390
E: michael.kerin@nuigalway.ie
Programme Coordinator
Dr Micheal Newell
T: +353 91 494313
E: micheal.newell@nuigalway.ie
