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1. Study
2. Postgraduate
3. Taught Courses
4. Masters
5. Surgical Science

Course Fact File

Code	MCHSC
Duration	2 Years Part-time
Teaching Mode	Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
Qualifications	MCh
NFQ Level	Level 9
Closing Date	Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.
Non-EU Closing Date	Open until all places have been filled or no later than 30 June. Early application is advised.
Start Date	14 October 2024

Course Outline

'The MCh in Surgical Science is a two-year part-time programme with an annual intake, which aims to provide postgraduate education in surgery for medical graduates. It is comprised of taught modules to enhance the academic understanding of the speciality, prior to or during surgical training, and a dissertation. The taught modules consist of formal teaching material and course work, individual assignments including case studies, journal reviews and clinical skills teaching, towards the development of a competitive clinical, teaching and research portfolio. The Masters programme will also provide structured training in research methods and academic writing over two years to support the completion of research in the clinical setting.'

Year 1

• SY6005 Essentials in Clinical Surgery 1 - Infection Prevention and Management including Antibiotic Stewardship, Wound Management and Healing (5 credits)
• SY6004 Surgical Immunology - Harnessing the post-operative immune response for optimal transplantation and surgical oncology outcomes (5 credits)
• MX6007 Surgical Metabolism - Optimising Metabolism and Fluid Management in the Surgical Setting (5 credits)
• MX6005 Professional Development in Surgery 1 (15 credits)

Completion of Year 1 leads to the award of a Certificate in Surgical Science.

Year 2

• SY6002 Essentials in Clinical Surgery 2 - Optimising Efficiencies, Pre-op Screening and Early Discharge Strategies, Theatre Process, Pain Management (15 credits)
• MX6006 Professional Development in Surgery 2 - Leadership and Management Strategies, Self-Care and Human Factors Awareness, Safety Solutions and Error Reduction in Surgery including Radiation Safety Training (15 credits)

Completion of 60 credits in Years 1 and 2 leads to the award of a Diploma in Surgical Science.

• SY6003 Research Project in Surgery - Research Dissertation (30 credits) 

Completion of 90 credits leads to the award of MCh Surgical Science.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

Teaching sessions consist of both online learning and face-to-face teaching sessions.

• MCh Year 1: Online 80% / Face-to-face 20%
• MCh year 2: Online 90% / Face-to-face 10%

Where students are overseas, we offer flexible remote participation in face-to-face sessions. 

Course Practicalities

In recognition of the significant clinical service commitments of all participants, the course delivery employs a blended learning approach with significant use of online learning resources. Contact teaching sessions are scheduled every two months and occur on Friday evenings and Saturdays in the Brookfield Health Sciences complex in UCC.

Assessment

Assessment will involve written assignments, MCQs, and Portfolio completion.

Who teaches this course?

This course is delivered by staff in the medical education unit and medical and surgical consultant staff with some external faculty.

Why Choose This Course

This innovative programme will provide you with a strong foundation with which to progress through specialist surgical and other postgraduate training. There is significant use of e-learning; therefore, campus-based contact teaching time is condensed recognising the work commitments of surgical trainees. The modular structure offered allows flexibility to trainees who can opt to access a one year Certificate or two-year Diploma/Masters. 

This course combines a focus on surgical efficiencies such as innovative strategies in decision making, improving surgical key performance indicators and the development of the early career surgeon as a service and team leader.

Skills and Careers Information

This programme may appeal to those contemplating or embarking on a surgical career or those who wish to broaden their academic portfolio to enhance their competitiveness. It may also be attractive to overseas students who would like the opportunity to learn more about the surgical environment in Ireland and expand their academic repertoire and surgical management strategies.

On completion of the MCh students will be expected to have a sound knowledge and comprehension of strategies that improve surgical outcomes and will have developed evaluative, problem-solving, management and leadership skills. This will enhance the possibilities of securing core and higher specialist training opportunities. Those who continue to Masters level will have undertaken substantive research in their field of practice.

Requirements

Applicants for the MCh in Surgical Science will be medical graduates who attained their Degrees of MB BCh BAO, or equivalent, from a recognised medical school and be registered with the Medical Council in the country in which they are practising. 

Fees and Costs

How To Apply

The closing date for non-EU applications is Open until all places have been filled or no later than 30 June. Early application is advised.

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