Minimal Access Surgery (M.MAS.)

Contents

The MMAS will be taught full-time over one year and will provide 5 mandatory core modules (120 credits) and a research module (60 credits):

Module 1: Research Methodology and Publishing (15 credits)

Module 2: Ergonomics in MAS (15 Credits)

Module 3: Operative Techniques in MAS (60 credits)

Module 4: Patient Safety and Improvement in Clinical Practice (15 Credits)

Module 5: Clinical and Surgical Anatomy Topics (15 credits)

Module 6: Research Module (60 credits)

Students will be guided to focus on a specific research module, which, after completion of a relevant literature review, will be carried out throughout the year.

Teaching will be through a combination of lectures, tutorials, discussion group work and journal clubs, self-directed study and supervised research, as well as supervised attendance at operating theatres.
There will be the opportunity for students to exit with a postgraduate certificate (60 credits) or a diploma in Minimal Access Surgery (120 credits).

Students will acquire skills in the following areas:

- Safe and effective techniques in minimal access surgery

- Surgical anatomy of abdomen and pelvis

- Application of technology and ergonomic principles in minimal access surgery

- Critical and analytical thinking

- Literature analysis and scientific writing

- Problem-solving

- Data analysis and interpretation

Methods of Assessment:

The taught modules (120 credits) will be assessed by in-course assessment and examination at the end of each trimester.

The research project (60 credits) will be assessed through the literature review (which will constitute 20% of the research project component), and the presentation of a dissertation (which will constitute 80% of the research project component of the degree programme).