Burns Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Subject

This programme aims to impart a robust scientific understanding of burns, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and to equip healthcare professionals (doctors, surgeons, nursing staff and physiotherapists) and scientists with the research techniques and translational tools necessary for research in this expanding field.

Students will acquire both scientific and clinical research skills in plastic and reconstructive surgery, develop the necessary transferable skills (laboratory, critical, synthetic), and acquire an appreciation of the needs and requirements of patients requiring this speciality.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits for the MSc.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits), one optional module (15 credits) and a research project (90 credits).

A PG Certificate (60 credits) is offered in Flexible/Modular mode only, over a maximum of two years. The programme consists of two core modules (30 credits) and two optional modules (30 credits).

Core modules

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Burns
• Military Injury and Wound Healing
• Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine
• Research Methodology
• Applied Tissue Engineering

Optional modules

Choose one of the following options:

• Nanotechnology in Medicine
• Translation of Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine
• Advanced Surgical Skills in Microsurgery
• Stem cells and their applications in Surgery

Dissertation/report

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of ~15,000 words and a viva.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions, group discussions and distance learning. Assessment is through written examination, coursework, presentation, dissertation and viva voce.

A medical degree (MBBS) or a minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a related subject or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. In addition overseas students require the standard level of proficiency in the English language.