Dear Colleagues
Thank you for your interest in MSc Perioperative Medicine (TMSMEDSPER01). Please note that the application process for the academic year 2017-18 opens in October (course commencing in September 2017). We encourage prospective students to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment, particularly as this course has been massively oversubscribed for the last 3 years.
This course is a relatively new Master’s programme taught by an international faculty of experts and delivered via e-learning, with no face-to-face lectures in London. It addresses the challenges posed by the high-risk surgical patient and is designed to equip those involved in managing surgical care with extensive knowledge, underpinned by best evidence, and to encourage a deep understanding of the specialty.
Distance learning
As a Distance Learner you will study entirely online, where we provide a wide range of learning styles: vodcasts, podcasts, formal written text, online seminars, and case reviews. Students are examined mainly by short answer questions, short essay writing, reflective practice and contributing to case-based discussions.
Modules and structure
The MSc consists of eight modules (all split into different chapters to work on at your own pace). Once all the modules have been completed all students enrolled on the MSc will also undertake a research project/dissertation. The course is entirely flexible, but must be completed within a five-year period.
The total Masters degree is 180 credits; the research project module is worth 60 credits and each of the eight taught modules are worth 15 credits each. The PG Diploma is 120 credits (eight taught modules which also have to be completed within five academic years) and the PG Certificate is 60 credits (four taught modules which have to be completed within two academic years).
You are able to change programmes during your studies, i.e. begin on the PG Certificate and upgrade to the PG Diploma/Masters course prior to being awarded your degree. Please note you can only achieve the one qualification with your credits, either the PG Certificate/PG Diploma/MSc by the end of your studies.
Fees
Tuition fees are paid pro-rata depending on the number of credits/modules you enrol for each academic year. The full-time cost of the Masters course is available on our website below. The PG Diploma is two-thirds of this total price and the PG Certificate is one-third of the total price.
Please also note that tuition fees are subject to inflation (up to 3-5%) each academic year so you may be charged the small difference in costs if you spread the degree out over numerous academic years. More information can be found on this website: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught/fees-funding
For more information
For a programme summary and more information on the course structure, entry requirements, funding and staff please see our course page and the Module and Chapter Summary file attached: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/surgery/periopmed
Read more about the background to the MSc, the teams aspirations and the development story in the Royal College of Anaesthetists Bulletin from 2015 attached.
To apply or for guidelines regarding the online application procedure and tuition fees please see the UCL Prospective students’ page on:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught/degrees/perioperative-medicine-msc
More information and details of some of the exciting work that our Division is currently undertaking can also be found by visiting the Division of Surgery and Interventional Science web page: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/surgery
Here’s the link to our new MSc video giving you a tour of the course https://youtu.be/i9ExS2xThxQ
We are delighted that you are considering joining us. If you have any queries please let me know and I would be happy to help.
Kind Regards,
Tufael Hussain
Teaching Administrator
Division of Surgery & Interventional Science
Faculty of Medical Sciences
University College London
