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Part time | Wrightington Hospital | 2 years | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MCh- Master of Surgery

Subject areas

Surgery

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MCh enables experienced, qualified doctors to develop an evidence- based approach to healthcare practice and to obtain a postgraduate qualification whilst enhancing their surgical clinical expertise within the NHS. Edge Hill University is an accredited Surgical Training Centre with the Royal College of Surgeons (England).

The programme has been designed in collaboration with senior surgeons and academics and is at the cutting edge of contemporary surgical evidence-based practices. It will allow you to extend your knowledge and skills to advanced levels within your specialist area of work. The clinical modules focus on practical skills in operative surgery with the use of interactive teaching aids and practical workshops.

You can choose from a range of specialist pathways or opt for a general surgery route.

  • MCh Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • MCh Colorectal Surgery
  • MCh Emergency and Trauma
  • MCh General Surgery
  • MCh Gynaecology
  • MCh Gynaecology Oncology
  • MCh Limb Reconstruction
  • MCh Minimal Access Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • MCh Minimal Access Surgery
  • MCh Neurosurgery
  • MCh Obstetrics
  • MCh Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • MCh Oculoplastic Surgery
  • MCh Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
  • MCh Ophthalmology
  • MCh Ophthalmology Paediatrics
  • MCh Ophthalmology (Cataract and Glaucoma)
  • MCh Ophthalmology (Medical Retina)
  • MCh Orthopaedics (Foot and Ankle)
  • MCh Orthopaedics (Hand and Wrist Surgery)
  • MCh Orthopaedics (Hip and Knee)
  • MCh Orthopaedics (Spine)
  • MCh Orthopaedics (Upper Limb Surgery)
  • MCh Otorhinolaryngology
  • MCh Paediatric Orthopaedics
  • MCh Plastic Surgery
  • MCh Reproductive Medicine
  • MCh Rhinology
  • MCh Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery
  • MCh Surgical Gastroenterology
  • MCh Surgical Oncology
  • MCh Trauma and Orthopaedics
  • MCh Urogynaecology
  • MCh Urology

Your future career

Medical professionals need to continually seek ways to improve their career prospects in an increasingly competitive job market where a postgraduate qualification is often now deemed essential.

The MCh provides a highly relevant qualification for doctors working in a specialist area of surgical practice which will add to your portfolio of qualifications and provide you with opportunities for professional development supported by expert clinicians and academics.

Modules

Clinical Research Part 2: Developing a Research Proposal introduces you to the research process including philosophical fundamentals of both quantitative and qualitative traditions and a range of research methodologies. The module will guide you through the crucial stages of developing a research proposal. From conceptualisation of the research question, choosing the most appropriate design, planning methods, addressing ethical issues, identifying data management and data analysis strategies, and planning dissemination, the module will introduce you to various clinical and practitioner research approaches and the necessary considerations to enable a rigorous plan of enquiry.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

If you are joining the MCh in 2024/25, are already registered with the General Medical Council, and have been working in the NHS for a minimum of two years at the point you enrol on the programme, you can expect the tuition fee to be £16,000 for the entire course. Alternatively, if you are joining the MCh in 2024/25 and are appointed as an International Training Fellow, you can expect the tuition fee to be £35,000 for the entire course, subject to completing the programme within three years.

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

If you are joining the MCh in 2024/25, are already registered with the General Medical Council, and have been working in the NHS for a minimum of two years at the point you enrol on the programme, you can expect the tuition fee to be £16,000 for the entire course. Alternatively, if you are joining the MCh in 2024/25 and are appointed as an International Training Fellow, you can expect the tuition fee to be £35,000 for the entire course, subject to completing the programme within three years.

Entry requirements

In addition to having a medical degree, you will also need to be registered with the General Medical Council to work in the UK or alternatively have successfully applied for an International Training Fellowship. You must have demonstrable clinical expertise and some experience in surgery.

University information

Edge Hill University has been inspiring minds since 1885 and continues to live up to its ethos of ‘creating opportunity from knowledge’. The university’s commitment to excellence shines through to its cutting-edge research, scholarship opportunities, contemporary facilities and most importantly, its passionate and dedicated teaching staff. Students are empowered to craft their own future, learning in ways that work for them, from expert...more

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