Laparoscopic Surgery & Surgical Skills (online)

Duration: 2 years part-time distance learning

Practical Exams

Option 1: Onsite assessment during summer school

Option 2: Online assessment

Additional Teaching

London Summer School (optional)*: An annual 3-day summer school will offer students the opportunity to further develop their practical skills and receive face-to-face feedback. 

*Students will be required to cover the cost of their travel and stay in London.

LapPassport: Qualify to obtain LapPass - "The Laparoscopic Passport" from the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Britain and Ireland.

Students will be required to have:

• Internet access
• A smartphone to access virtual reality applications
• A webcam

All students will receive*:

• A take-home box simulator with instruments, sutures and practice jigs
• A virtual reality headset

*Students will be asked to pay an equipment deposit (in addition to the tuition fees). This will be refundable upon return of the equipment at the end of the programme.

Academic Entry Requirements

Please visit the Queen Mary University of London website for full details on UK and International entry requirements. 

English Language Requirements

If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification - find out more.

English language entry requirements for programmes within the Barts Cancer Institute

You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.

All applications must be completed online via the Queen Mary University of London website.

Apply for the MSc Online (part time)
Apply for the PGDip Online (part time)
Apply for the PGCert Online (part time)

As part of your application you will be required to provide the following documents:

• Personal Statement
• CV
• 2 references (at least one of these must be an academic reference)
• Copies of degree transcripts
• English language results and certificate (if applicable)

Part-time study - September 2022 | 2 years

Funding and scholarships

Numerous funding options are available to Postgraduate students. For more information, visit the Queen Mary Funding a Masters webpage.

Deposit

Due to receiving large volumes of successful applications, it is our department policy to request a deposit of £2000 from overseas students and £1000 from home/EU students in order to secure your place on the course. This will be payable on acceptance of an offer.

• Improves technical skills and accelerates your core and specialist surgical training
• A higher degree for career enhancement
• An excellent foundation for further research - MD(Res)/PhD studies
• Qualify to obtain LapPass - "The Laparoscopic Passport" from The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland