MSc Gastroenterology

at Queen Mary University of London

This MSc in Gastroenterology is aimed at practising clinicians wishing to understand the sciences underpinning clinical diseases and their management. It touches on a number of core topics, from paediatric and adolescent gastrointestinal GI through to adult GI diseases. You’ll acquire a number of invaluable skills throughout the programme, including data analysis, research methods treatment application and diagnosis methodology.

In the second semester, you have the opportunity to observe clinical meetings, audits, clinics or endoscopy sessions at the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Barts Health NHS Trust, if Hospital and National guideline permit. You will use industry-standard equipment such as endoscopy training simulators to practice techniques — giving you invaluable hands-on experience.

You’ll be taught by world-leading experts, internationally recognised for their cutting-edge research in gastroenterology.

Structure

• Six compulsory taught modules
• Either a 10,000-word research project or clinical case report
   

UK
Degree requirements
An MBBS or basic medical degree

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

Full-time study
September 2022 | 1 year

Home: £13,750
Overseas: £25,150
 

Unconditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
 

During your studies you'll have access to support at every stage in your degree, including one-to-one academic guidance, tailored workshops and external guest speakers. 

This programme can be the first step towards becoming a gastroenterologist as it gives excellent background knowledge of many aspects of gastroenterology. It also improves the knowledge of those already working in the field.

This course is intended to add to ‘hands on clinical training’, including knowledge of the basic science, research methodology and up-to-date research in the area. It may prepare you to undertake future research.