The Masters of Surgery (MCh) at the University of Galway is designed for surgical trainees aiming to enhance their academic and professional development while improving patient safety. This programme is ideal for those seeking to develop the essential academic and scientific research skills required for progression to higher surgical training schemes and academic surgery. You will engage with a highly interactive learning environment, including the creation of surgical scenarios using high-fidelity simulation, preparing you for the demands of advanced surgical practice and research.
This postgraduate degree is studied full-time on campus over one year, running parallel with the basic surgical training scheme. You will undertake core modules in informatics, research methods, biostatistics, and critical appraisal, alongside specialized subjects like surgical education and patient safety. The curriculum culminates in a substantial research thesis, allowing you to delve deeply into a chosen area. You will graduate with the qualifications and research output necessary to confidently apply for higher surgical training schemes and pursue a career in academic surgery.