Master Gastroenterology

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Queen Mary, University of London

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• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements
  
  Minimum requirements for applications to the programme are MB BS or basic medical degree from universities recognised by the University of London and an IELTS score of 6.5.
• Academic title
  MSc/Dip Gastroenterology
• Course description
  MSc/Dip
  
  Programme description
  
  One year full-time (MSc), eight months full-time (Diploma)
  
  The Centre for Gastroenterology is one of the largest academic departments in the UK and includes professors in GI genetics, nutrition, paediatrics, surgery, neurogastroenterology, clinical gastroenterology.
  
  The MSc in Gastroenterology is designed as a curriculum in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition for new entrants into these fields and as an update and extension for those already in it. The programme provides clinicians with theoretical and clinically applied aspects of their discipline with a focus on the relevant basic sciences and research techniques.
  
  It is aimed at clinicians wishing to gain strong knowledge of the sciences underpinning the clinical diseases and their management.
  
  The programme includes the ‘taught programme’ from October until April and the projects from April until submission in August. Those undertaking the Diploma will complete only the taught programme.
  
  The Centre for Gastroenterology has two endoscopy training simulators and so training in endoscopy on these simulators is provided throughout the year. This will provide basic skills of endoscopy and enhances future training in patients.
  
  As a programme based in a large clinical department there are opportunities to observe clinical meetings, audit and occasional clinics or endoscopy sessions in the latter part of the programme.
  
  Other opportunities: There are limited opportunities to stay for a maximum of one year after the MSc for a clinical attachment within the Centre for Gastroenterology. Successful completion of the MSc is required. Additional fees apply and places are very limited in numbers. Please indicate on the application form if you are interested in continuing with these opportunities.
  
  For selected high-achieving students there are also opportunities to stay in the Centre as clinical research fellows studying for higher degrees (MD(Res) or PhD).
  
  Programme outline
  
  The taught programme is organised into six modules.
  
  Module 1 and 2:
  The Scientific Basis of GI Diseases
  
  Module 3:
  Liver and Pancreatic diseases
  
  Module 4:
  Adult GI Diseases I: Upper GI and IBD
  
  Module 5:
  Adult GI Diseases II: Lower GI,
  Neurogastroenterology, Nutrition
  
  Module 6:
  Paediatric and Adolescent Gastroenterology
  
  Assessment
  
  1 ‘Taught programme’
  
      * Continual Assessment (for example written Essays (up to six)) comprising 20 per cent of the total mark for the MSc.
      * Two 3 hour written exams in April (45 per cent).
  
  2 Project
  
      * Written dissertation (25 per cent)
      * Oral viva (September) (10 per cent)
  
  To be awarded the MSc requires passing both the ‘taught programme’ and the project. To be awarded the Diploma requires passing the ‘taught programme’ alone.
  

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