MS MASTER OF SURGERY IN PRINCIPLES OF BREAST ONCOPLASTY

MED-7061E (20 Credits)

This module covers Benign Breast Disease and Mastalgia, Family History and Imaging, Congenital and Acquired Breast Anomalies, Nipple Discharge and Breast Infection, Screening and QA Process, Patient Declining Treatment / B3 Lesions and the Lymphatic System

MED-7064E  (20 Credits)

This is the Breast Reconstruction Module. This module will commence with one week of background reading followed by 14 weeks of online teaching. Topics include: - Principles of Implant Selection - Implant/ADM Immediate and Delayed Reconstruction - Tram/Diep Reconstruction - Secondary Breast Reconstruction - Symmetrisation and NAC Reconstruction - Other Free Flap - Reconstruction Options and LN Transfer

MED-7094X  (60 Credits)

The aim of the Research Dissertation is to enable students to demonstrate their depth of knowledge developed through the whole MS programme and to demonstrate insight into the rigorous process of research. The focus of the dissertation is determined within each programme of study, and to demonstrate skills in critical appraisal and systematic review, where appropriate. This should give practitioners experience of designing, conducting and reporting research.

MED-7063X  (20 Credits)

This module covers Screening and DCIS, Management of the Axilla, Postmenopausal and Premenopausal Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in High Risk Patients, Locally Advanced Breast Cancer and Metastatic Breast Cancer.

MED-7066X  (20 Credits)

This module is about developing candidates as clinical leaders. It covers - How to write a business case, Innovation and strategy, Personality and leadership, High performance teams, Understanding your organisation, Managing resources and Healthcare economics.

MED-7062D  (20 Credits)

This is the Oncoplastic Breast Conserving Surgery Module. This module will start with a reading week before 14 weeks of online teaching commences. Topics in this module include: Pre-Operative Decision making Local Glandular Displacement Principles of Mammoplasty Therapeutic Mammoplasty Local Pedicle Flaps Lipomodelling Breast Symmetrisation.

MED-7065D  (20 Credits)

The module examines service improvement and innovation and provides the scope and skills for you to undertake an evidence-based service improvement project. At the start of this module you must begin to think about their Research Dissertation. It is your responsibility to find a local Supervisor, who will be the primary contact during the dissertation, to arrange sponsorship, funding and ethics.

The course is comprised of six 16-week-long online modules, providing advanced learning in the following specialist areas: 

• Applied Basic Sciences and Benign breast disease 
• Management of Malignant Breast Cancer 
• Integrated Research 
• Oncoplastic Breast Conserving Surgery 
• Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction 
• Clinical Leadership and Management 

Each module is delivered in two-week topics, with learning outcomes mapped to the UK ISCP breast surgery curriculum. You will also be required to undertake approximately 10 hours of independent study each week, including: 

• Reading core texts and the latest clinical papers 
• Discussing an online clinical case with your peers to draw out learning opportunities and evidence-based practice 
• Completing formative assessments to aid your learning, including multiple choice questions and script concordance tests 
• Constructing a personal management plan for the clinical case to demonstrate your understanding of the topic

You will need to demonstrate a minimum of 80% online engagement to receive CPD accreditation for each module. 

You will also have the option to take a summative written assessment for each module; complete it successfully and you’ll be awarded 20 university credits. Acquire 60 credits and, in addition to your CPD accreditation, you’ll also be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate. Successfully complete assessments for 6 modules and you’ll acquire 120 credits and receive a Postgraduate Diploma. If you then decide to complete a 60 credit Master’s dissertation project, you’ll achieve 180 credits in total, and a Master’s degree. 

The assessment format for the clinical modules is a reflective essay, which will be submitted and marked online, and which can also be utilised as evidence towards your professional portfolio. 

Your research and management modules will involve the online submission of a piece of written work, marked according to the UEA postgraduate senate scale. 

Teaching 
All teaching takes place online and includes the use of validated postgraduate clinical methods, including advanced case-based discussions and formative script concordance testing. 

Our tutors are all experienced senior clinicians working both in the UK and internationally, maximising your exposure to global discussions and comparisons of best practice. 

Independent Study 
The course works best where modules are undertaken in parallel with your clinical duties in breast surgery however, this is not essential.