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Dermatology Skills and Treatment – (M.Sc.)
University of Hertfordshire
School of Postgraduate Medicine
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,700 - ≈ € 12,030 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Hatfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 15 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Hertfordshire
The MSc Dermatology Skills & Treatment was developed in 2006 by Veronique Bataille, Julia Schofield (Consultant Dermatologists West Herts Hospital Trust) and Madeleine Flanagan and offers the chance to learn with other health professionals and will be of interest to GPs, hospital doctors, nurses and other Allied Health Professionals working in related disciplines.
* This programme is offered on a modular basis to fit in with existing commitments.
* Modules can be studied on an individual basis & typically require 5 days university attendance together with independent study.
* It leads to the award of MSc Dermatology Skills & Treatment or the interim awards of Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Dermatology Skills & Treatment.
Careers
This postgraduate programme offers the opportunity for generalist clinicians to develop more specialist dermatology knowledge. However, the programme is sufficiently robust for clinicians already working in this speciality to update and enhance their knowledge and skills. The programme
* Defines the context of contemporary dermatology services
* Develops the knowledge and skills required to competently manage patients with commonly presenting skin disorders
* Fosters the advanced skills required for multi-professional and inter-professional working.
* Provides networking and peer support
The programme will be of interest to:
* GP’s GP registrars, FY1 / FY2 doctors & dermatology SpRs
* Practitioners with a special interest GPwSIs & pharmacists
* Dermatology nurses working in primary & secondary care
* Other Allied Health Professionals working in related disciplines.
Contents
Modules
The programme consists of the following compulsory, specialist and optional modules
Compulsory modules
* Evidence Based Practice
* Health Disciplines Project
Specialist modules
* Recognition and Management of Skin Lesions
* Skin Surgery Skills
* Chronic Skin Conditions
* Mind and the Skin
* Therapeutics of Skin Conditions
* Vulval Disorders
Optional modules
There are a wide range of Additional optional modules available to reflect individual clinician's interests including:
* Skin Integrity and Tissue Repair
* Enhanced Skin Integrity Skills
* Business Skills for Clinicians
* Leadership in Practice
Work placement
Full Time, overseas students do not require GMC registration as this programme does not require direct patient contact and management. Please click here to read the GMC's section New Registration Framework. However, students wishing to study the Skin Surgery Skills module or to use their clinical skills whilst in the UK will need to seek GMC advice prior to commencement.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
If you already have a postgraduate dermatology qualification you may be able to transfer existing credits into this programme and should contact the programme leader Madeleine Flanagan when applying.
* Registration with a professional body allied to medicine or health.
* A good honours degree, in a related discipline.
* 1 years’ full-time experience (or equivalent) within a relevant field of practice.
* The English language requirement for this programme, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 or equivalent1.
* The appropriate visa status to study in the UK2
Due to the specialist nature of this programme you will be required to discuss your programme of study with the Programme Leader prior to completing your application form so that your eligibility for a particular module can be assessed.
For more information about the entry requirements for this programme please contact the programme leader Madeleine Flanagan .
Notes
1 If you do not have a formal English language qualification, it may be possible to take our English language test in your own country at the office of our representative.
2 International students normally require a Student Visa to study a Full Time postgraduate programme in the UK. For the latest information on immigration regulations please visit our international page.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 1 years |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
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