StudyQA — Master: Paediatrics — University of Dublin

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Description Contents Requirements

The taught masters degree programme covers 4 broad areas, namely:

* clinical teaching,
* instruction in research methodology and epidemiology;
* instruction in management and related topics;
* preparation of a substantial piece of individual research.

The clinical instruction in Paediatrics is delivered primarily at the National Children's Hospital but also at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children (Crumlin), the Children's University Hospital (Temple Street), the Coombe Women's Hospital and the main campus at TCD.
This course provides higher clinical training in Paediatrics with a focus on clinical examination. It also equips participants with management skills and research opportunities. The course is ideally suited to those wishing to pursue a specialist career in paediatrics and to those doctors in related specialities who have significant paediatric involvement. It is a full-time taught programme with a modular format, and is assessed by two three-hour written papers, clinical assessment and dissertation.

COURSE CONTENT:

The MSc programme offers an extensive learning experience to candidates. It offers training in the following key areas:

1. Clinical Paediatrics:

* Clinical Examination Skills
* Clinical Theory
* Genetics
* Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
* Ethics

2. Medical Research Methodology:

* Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
* Computer applications
* Epidemiology

3. Health Services Management & Communication: * Management & Organisational Behaviour
* Law
* Health Economics
* Financial Management
* Health Services Marketing
* Clinical presentation
* Personal presentation
* Interview technique
* Audio-visual techniques

Supported Individual Research: A number of educational approaches are used which include bedside teaching, small interactive lectures, round table discussions led by a series of clinical experts, clinical problem approaches to particular topics and clinical case discussion. Educational facilities employed include the use of video material, interactive educational software and a variety of stimulatory models from the Clinical Skills Laboratory.
Student progress is assessed by:A written examination consisting of 2 written papers with essay and short note type questions, a Clinical examination comprised of one long case ,one short case and a viva voce and finally they must submit a dissertation.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Candidates for admission require a medical degree, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., or equivalent qualification from another university. Candidates will normally have been in paediatric training in an approved institution or have passed the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians Part II examination or have equivalent experience. For those in related specialities, in addition to a medical qualification, a Diploma in Child Health or Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine or experience deemed equivalent will be required.English language requirements: * IELTS: Grade 6.5 * TOEFL: 230-computer based, 570 paper based * Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: Grade C * Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)