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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Cork University Maternity Hospital, together with University College Cork seek candidates for the Masters of Science (MSc) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme commencing every September.
The MSc in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a two-year cyclical part-time programme, comprising taught modules, clinical attachments and a dissertation. Modules consist of formal teaching material, lectures and course work, individual assignments including case studies, debates and journal reviews, clinical skills teaching and practical exercises. The taught component is delivered during a weekly half-day session, and students working off-site can access this using a video-conferencing facility. The MSc programme incorporates the MRCPI curriculum and provides structured research opportunities, thus fulfilling a number of the requirements to aid career progression into higher specialist training.
The aim of the programme is to provide postgraduate education in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for clinical students in current employment, to enhance their academic understanding of the specialty and to provide thorough clinical training. If you have a primary medical degree, having an MSc can set you apart from other candidates when applying for Higher Specialist Training and further postgraduate courses.
Dr Keelin O’Donoghue, PhD FRCOG, Programme Coordinator UCC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fifth Floor, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Wilton, Cork Tel: +353 (0)21 420 5020 Email: k.odonoghue@ucc.ie
Catherine Murphy, Postgraduate Education Co-ordinator UCC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fifth Floor, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Wilton, Cork Tel: +353 (0)21 420 5020 Email: obsgynpgtraining@ucc.ie
How do I apply?
Have you a primary medical degree and are looking to further your career?
Our two-year part-time MSc in Obstetrics and Gynaecology will enhance your academic understanding of the specialty, provided thorough clinical training.
The Masters programme provides the postgraduate student with a sound theoretical and practical knowledge in Obstetrics and Gynaecology which complements the curriculum for both MRCPI and MRCOG exams."
The Masters programme provides the postgraduate student with a sound theoretical and practical knowledge in Obstetrics and Gynaecology which complements the curriculum for both MRCPI and MRCOG exams. I have no doubt that being part of the MSc programme was the main reason I passed both exams on my first attempt.
Through a combination of case studies, journal reviews and group presentations, one’s skills in analytical thinking, critical appraisal, written and oral communication are honed.
The course is taught in a challenging yet supportive environment by enthusiastic academics and practitioners from diverse backgrounds. While hard work is certainly required, all the tools and resources to succeed are provided.
In terms of career progression, having the MSc has undoubtedly set me apart from other candidates when applying for Higher Specialist Training and further postgraduate courses.
As an alumna of the first year of the Masters I have very fond memories of my time at UCC and made some great friends along the way.
Sarah Campbell, Senior Registrar, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
This course has helped me become aware of my weaknesses. It gave me the opportunity to improve my knowledge, affirm diagnoses and boosted my confidence. It encourages ongoing learning."
MSc Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UCC
“This course has helped me become aware of my weaknesses. It gave me the opportunity to improve my knowledge, affirm diagnoses and boosted my confidence. It encourages ongoing learning.
I recommend this course to all beginning their training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.”
