Master of

Surgery
“Designed to equip trainees with the
core training, knowledge and skills to
meet the demands of higher surgical
training”

Master of Surgery
The Master of Surgery (MSurg) is a comprehensive two year surgical
training programme which provides structured postgraduate training
in General Surgery leading to the award of Master of Surgery from the
University of Buckingham.

It is designed for international doctors who wish to expand their surgical

training in the UK.

Our students will take part in training analogous to the Core Surgical
Training offered by the Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST)
which forms the first stage of speciality training for most doctors training
in surgical specialties.

Teaching style
Regular workplace-based assessments will be conducted throughout
training. Assessments will be carried out using a variety of competency
based evaluations such as Case Based Discussions, Direct
Observation of Procedural Skills in Surgery, Clinical Evaluation
Exercises, Procedural-based Assessments as well as reflective
practice via the E-portfolio.

Entry Requirements
Candidates need to have a primary medical degree and full registration
with the General Medical Council by holding PLAB.*
Additionally they should have the following:
• Successfully completed one year of internship
at a hospital and must supply their Certificate of
Completion
• An IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 7.0 in each
section
• Graduated from an internationally recognised
medical school
• Completed their undergraduate training and be
fully registered with the Medical Council in their
respective countries
• Two character reference letters from any member of
their medical school academic staff, OR from their
current senior medical colleagues and consultants.

The course accepts applications throughout the year.

*Alternative entry routes available for applicants without PLAB.

Assessment methods
Units assessed will include:
• Basic Sciences
• Common Surgical Conditions
• Basic Surgical Skills
• Assessment and Management of the Surgical Patient
• Perioperative Care
• Management of Trauma
• Surgical Care of the Paediatric Patient
• Care of the Dying Patient
• Organ Transplantation
• Health Promotion

The programme consists of up to four placements in

surgical specialties designed to deliver core training,
knowledge and skills considered by the RCSEd as
suitable for early years training.
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Miriam Averna
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United Kingdom
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