Queen Mary, University of London

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science, Postgraduate Diploma

Format: Campus

Program Description:

One year full-time (MSc), eight months full-time (Diploma)

Designed as both a thorough introduction and update in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition, this programme is aimed at clinicians wishing to gain strong knowledge of the sciences underpinning clinical diseases and their management. It offers a focus on the relevant basic sciences and research techniques. The Diploma (or ‘taught course’) runs from October until April. To gain the MSc you take research projects that run from April until August.

The Centre has two endoscopy training simulators, and training on these simulators is included for full time students. Full time students will also have opportunities to observe clinical meetings, audits, clinics or endoscopy sessions mainly in the latter half of the year.

From 2010 the Diploma is available as a distance learning course. Teaching is recorded and uploaded and made available on the Internet. Regular live online tutorials and meetings will be run with senior members of the Faculty.

For selected high-achieving students there are opportunities to stay in the Centre as clinical research fellows studying for higher degrees (MD(Res) or PhD).

Programme outline
Module 1:

The Scientific Basis of GI Diseases
Module 2:

Liver and pancreatic diseases
Module 3:

Adult GI diseases: Luminal diseases
Module 4:

Neurogastroenterology: Advanced functional GI diseases
Module 5:

Paediatric and adolescent GI, liver and nutritional diseases, including GI infections
Module 6:

Introduction to endoscopy
Assessment
1 Diploma

Each module is examined separately by coursework and a written exam at the end of the module.
2 Project

Written dissertation
Oral viva (September)
To be awarded the MSc requires passing both the Diploma and the project.

Entry requirements
Minimum requirements for applications to the programme are MB BS or basic medical degree recognised by the University of London and an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent). Most students are interviewed by a senior member of the programme before being accepted to ensure they are suitable for the programme and the programme is suitable for them.
For language requirements, please refer to the International students section.

Accreditation:

Accredited University

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No