MSc in Surgical Studies

at Brighton & Sussex Medical School

PG Cert
 

All three of the following clinical modules: 
 

• Advanced Professional Issues in Surgery (20 credits)

• Perioperative Care of the Surgical Patient (20 credits)

• Principles and Practice of Simulation in Surgery (20 credits)

OR two of the clinical modules PLUS the following professional module:

• Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (20 credits)
   

PGDip
 

All three clinical modules PLUS all three of the following professional modules: 
 

• Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (20 credits)

• Communication, Learning and Teaching in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

• Leadership and Change Management in Clinical Services (20 credits)  
   

MSc
 

PGDip modules PLUS  

• Dissertation (60 credits)

Applicants should have an undergraduate medical degree, and should be able to demonstrate an ability to study at this level. It is expected that students will be in clinical practice throughout the programme.
 

Applications will also be considered from other professionals in appropriate clinical practice (theatre and surgical practitioners and physician associates).
 

For international students a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required.
 

This course is open to applications from UK and international students. 

The fees listed below are the overall costs for full-time courses taken in the academic year 2022/23. Where courses are taken part-time over more than one academic year, fees are usually charged pro-rata for the modules taken during each academic year.  
 

With effect from 2021/22 onwards, EU nationals starting new postgraduate courses will pay international fees and will not be eligible for student funding from the UK government. However, there are exceptions to this for Irish nationals and EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. For the latest information, please see gov.uk/student-finance.
 

MSc

• UK £11,275
• International £23,060
   

PGDip

• UK £7,518
• International £15,378
   

PGCert

• UK £3,759
• International £7,689
   

Bursaries

A number of bursaries are available for trainees employed by the NHS in the HEESE region. Please contact the Course Leader for further information.

This course will support the professional who is looking to become a better rounded surgical expert.
 

It will marry theory with practical skills in a variety of subjects to produce a thorough learning experience. The professional modules encompass the three crucial areas of research, leadership and education to equip the surgical leaders of tomorrow with the knowledge and skills necessary for their jobs.