Overview
Exit Award only
Students who pass 60 credits in the MCh (Surgical Science) programme (part-time two-year option or full-time one-year option) may choose to exit the programme with an award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Science (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
One-year full-time option:
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| MX6005 | Professional Development in Surgery 1 | 15 |
| MX6007 | Surgical Metabolism | 5 |
| MX6006 | Professional Development in Surgery 2 | 15 |
| SY6001 | Essentials in Surgery 1 | 10 |
| SY6002 | Essentials in Clinical Surgery 2 | 15 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Two-year part time option:
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| MX6005 | Professional Development in Surgery 1 | 15 |
| MX6007 | Surgical Metabolism | 5 |
| SY6004 | Surgical Immunology | 5 |
| SY6005 | Essentials in Clinical Surgery 1 | 5 |
| |
| MX6006 | Professional Development in Surgery 2 | 15 |
| SY6002 | Essentials in Clinical Surgery 2 | 15 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Science (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Describe and employ strategies to reduce inpatient stay, optimise surgical theatre efficiency and reduce postoperative pain;
- Describe the human factors which can contribute to error in the surgical setting;
- Employ strategies which promote safety awareness in the surgical setting;
- Describe and employ effective management skills in the surgical setting;
- Describe and employ effective teaching and learning skills in the surgical setting.
