Master of Surgery [Mch]
at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

Program Overview

This innovative one-year full-time Masters in Surgical Science and Practice programme presents a new approach to early surgical education and training – you will cover the entire curriculum for Core Surgical Training, as defined by the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme in just one year.
During your studies, you will acquire core knowledge and clinical skills through immersive simulation. In addition to the knowledge, skills and behaviours components, you will also undertake a module which addresses various elements of professional development.

Course Content

Modules:

Core Knowledge and Clinical Judgement	You are provided with tuition and learning resources for both the basic sciences and clinical surgery in this module. Clinical judgment training will focus on diagnoses and clinical decision-making.
Clinical Skills	You will develop the skills necessary to obtain a comprehensive patient history, conduct a thorough physical examination, perform basic clinical tests and interpret data in a spectrum of patient care settings.
Technical Skills	This module teaches fundamental surgical skills and basic surgical procedures in a non-critical environment using simulation technology and a faculty of experienced surgeons.
Non-Technical Skills	Decision-making, communication, teamwork and leadership, self- awareness and insight, conflict resolution and error management play a key role in surgical practice and are explored in this module.
Professional Development	This module focuses on areas such as healthcare process improvement /LEAN healthcare/ 6-Sigma, healthcare economics, technology/medical device innovation etc.
Research Methodology	This module aims to develop your ability to search databases and critically appraise the international literature on topics relevant to patient care generally and to your area of practice.

Entry Requirement
To be eligible for entry, you must hold an MB/BCh/BAO (or equivalent level-8 undergraduate medical degree)* recognised by the World Health Organisation. If English is not your first language, you will also need to supply a copy of an academic Opens in new windowIELTS examination, or equivalent, with an overall score of at least 6.5 and no individual band below 6.5*.

As part of the application process you are required to submit the following supporting documentation:
- CV
- Copy of passport
- Copy of educational transcripts 
- Proof of sponsorship (where applicable)
- Evidence of English language qualification* (where applicable) 
Fees & Scholarships
EU applicants:
- € 18,250
Non-EU applicants:
- € 26,500

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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