This unique MSc accelerates surgical training and improves surgical skills that are essential for building confidence in clinical practice. The course offers the opportunity to develop or extend expertise in the established and rapidly developing areas of laparoscopic surgery.
The course will provide students with a unique opportunity to gain postgraduate training and development in cognitive and motor skills using the surgical simulators. The state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation Centre allows novice learning and skill mastery to occur in a low-stress, high-feedback environment while protecting the patient from procedural inexperience.
Students will gain a clear understanding of the concept and theories surrounding the issues of research and critical appraisal along with academic writing.
Semester 1: September - December
Semester 2: January - March
Semester 3: May - August
Semester 1: January Semester 2: March/April Semester 3: August resits
MSc: 120 taught credits + 60 credit Dissertation
Laparoscopic Skills
Laparoscopic Suturing Skills
Laparoscopic Procedure Skills (Cholecystectomy)
Research Methods
Dissertation
Bowel Anastomosis Skills
For more details about these modules, please visit the module details page.
*Intercalating students must pass exams taken prior to commencing the MSc at first attempt and confirm that the beginning of their following year of MBBS studies start after all assessment for the MSc has been completed.
For more information on intercalated degrees please see here.
For international equivalencies please see the QMUL International Office.
Applicants for whom English is not a first language will also require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in writing) or equivalent, unless their undergraduate degree was studied in, and awarded by, an English speaking country. For more information on acceptable English language qualifications please click here.
All applications must be completed online.
As part of your application you will be required to provide the following documents:
Intercalating students must also apply via the Intercalated Degrees Admissions team. Please see here for more detailed information about the application process.
Numerous funding options are available to Postgraduate students. For more information click here.
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.
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Upcoming events:
In light of the current situation, we will we holding virtual open days via Zoom Webinar so that potential applicants can hear about each of our MSc courses and have the opportunity to ask questions.
We would like to reassure all our prospective students that we are processing all applications for September 2021 and dealing with your enquiries as usual.
We understand these are uncertain times and many of you are concerned about whether to apply or accept an offer.
We have guidance for applicant queries, information includes the following topics:
Visit the Queen Mary Applicants page for more information.
If you have any further queries please contact us at bci-cancercourses@qmul.ac.uk
Or join us for a virtual open day where you can ask your questions directly to the academic and admin team
For academic enquiries
Course Director: Professor Bijen Patel
For general enquiries:
Teaching Centre - bci-cancercourses@qmul.ac.uk