MS ONCOPLASTIC BREAST SURGERY (PART TIME) (JANUARY START)
MS ONCOPLASTIC BREAST SURGERY (PART TIME) (JANUARY START)
Breast cancer cases globally are on the increase. In 2011, Norwich Medical School, with support from the Royal College of Surgeons (England), Association of Breast Surgery (ABS), British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), developed this unique course for surgeons looking to develop skills in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. UEA’s award-winning e-learning approach has resulted in a suite of new super-specialist courses, delivered entirely online, and requiring no travel by its students. 
This course has been carefully designed to integrate with the working lives of clinical practitioners. Students undertake six in-depth modules covering benign breast disease, malignant breast disease, oncoplastic breast conservation, oncoplastic breast reconstruction, research and service evaluation, and management and service improvement. 
The educational focus is on consultant-level critical thinking and decision-making for surgeons while they gain practical experience in their clinical posts. 
About
As a Specialist Clinical Mastership (SCM) student at Norwich Medical School, you’ll take part in fully-online discussions centred around realistic cases within our dedicated Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) – a thriving online community of specialists located all over the world. 
The course is based around six advanced modules, covering all areas of oncoplastic breast surgery and a host of relevant transferrable skills. Each topic will bring with it new expertise and insights directly applicable to your own clinical practice. As such, each tutor-mediated forum discussion will take on a life of its own, fuelled by shared reading, personal experience and tutor guidance. 
The course is designed to complement your day-to-day clinical practice, so each session is delivered asynchronously, meaning that you will not be required to log on at set times. Your online learning will be supported by formative assessments of your surgical knowledge, critical thinking and decision-making. You will participate in virtual module training days and workshops with our expert tutors, which are also recorded for student revision purposes on the VLE. 
The course is designed for surgeons with demonstrable experience in core breast oncology. We accept breast or plastic surgery trainees from level ST5 level or above, from the UK and overseas. 
Should you demonstrate competency in core oncoplastic breast surgery procedures, you will be able to proceed onto the final dissertation year to obtain a Master’s degree. If you are unable to fully demonstrate operative competency, you will not move onto the final year and can complete your study with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma. In these cases, you will still benefit fully from the theoretical and decision-making skills that you have gained on the course. 
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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.After the Course
Our teaching is aimed at the level required of a first year UK consultant in oncoplastic breast surgery. You will be applying the knowledge and skills you acquire on the course, assisting your working cases as your learning progresses. 
Past graduates have cited the course as having helped them progress to more senior positions, giving them confidence when participating in multidisciplinary teams and improving their communication with peers, senior colleagues and patients.
Career destinations
The course develops your critical thinking and decision-making skills, which are the key skills for consultants in specialist medicine.
Assessment for Year 1
Each clinical module includes a written assessment, which – together with sufficient online participation in the formative tasks (engagement with online discussions and attempting online tests) – is worth 20 credits. Each clinical module is assessed by an end of module reflective case-based essay which is submitted and marked online, and can be included in your professional portfolio. 
Both your research and management modules will involve the online submission of a piece of written work developed during the module to consolidate your learning during the course of the module.
All assessments are marked according to the UEA postgraduate senate scale. 
Year one modules:
Benign breast disease and Malignant breast disease modules:
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Formative assessment: topic quizzes, management plans
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Summative assessment: reflective clinical case essay
Management and service improvement module:
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Summative coursework based assessment
Assessment for Year 2
Each clinical module includes a written assessment, which – together with sufficient online participation in the formative tasks (engagement with online discussions and attempting online tests) – is worth 20 credits. Each clinical module is assessed by an end of module reflective case-based essay which is submitted and marked online, and can be included in your professional portfolio. 
Both your research and management modules will involve the online submission of a piece of written work developed during the module to consolidate your learning during the course of the module.
All assessments are marked according to the UEA postgraduate senate scale. 
Year two modules:
Oncoplastic breast conserving and breast reconstruction modules:
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Formative topic quizzes and management plans
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Summative case-based reflective essays
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Clinical OSCE
You will undertake an online objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in September of your second year of study. The exam will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of various aspects of planning and decision-making in topics related to oncoplastic breast surgery. 
Assessment for Year 3
Each clinical module includes a written assessment, which – together with sufficient online participation in the formative tasks (engagement with online discussions and attempting online tests) – is worth 20 credits. Each clinical module is assessed by an end of module reflective case-based essay which is submitted and marked online, and can be included in your professional portfolio. 
Both your research and management modules will involve the online submission of a piece of written work developed during the module to consolidate your learning during the course of the module.
All assessments are marked according to the UEA postgraduate senate scale. 
Year three:
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Dissertation module thesis
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Practical OSCE
There will be a further virtual OSCE to evaluate your practical skills and log-book competencies in the core oncoplastic surgical procedures required to achieve the final MS award. 
Please note that this course starts in January and students will take three modules in each calendar year in the order specified below. The dissertation starts in January of the third year of study.
Assessment for Year 1
Each clinical module includes a written assessment, which – together with sufficient online participation in the formative tasks (engagement with online discussions and attempting online tests) – is worth 20 credits. Each clinical module is assessed by an end of module reflective case-based essay which is submitted and marked online, and can be included in your professional portfolio. 
Both your research and management modules will involve the online submission of a piece of written work developed during the module to consolidate your learning during the course of the module.
All assessments are marked according to the UEA postgraduate senate scale. 
Year one modules:
Benign breast disease and Malignant breast disease modules:
-
Formative assessment: topic quizzes, management plans
-
Summative assessment: reflective clinical case essay
Management and service improvement module:
-
Summative coursework based assessment
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.Please note that this course starts in January and students will take three modules in each calendar year in the order specified below. The dissertation starts in January of the third year of study.
Assessment for Year 2
Each clinical module includes a written assessment, which – together with sufficient online participation in the formative tasks (engagement with online discussions and attempting online tests) – is worth 20 credits. Each clinical module is assessed by an end of module reflective case-based essay which is submitted and marked online, and can be included in your professional portfolio. 
Both your research and management modules will involve the online submission of a piece of written work developed during the module to consolidate your learning during the course of the module.
All assessments are marked according to the UEA postgraduate senate scale. 
Year two modules:
Oncoplastic breast conserving and breast reconstruction modules:
-
Formative topic quizzes and management plans
-
Summative case-based reflective essays
-
Clinical OSCE
You will undertake an online objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in September of your second year of study. The exam will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of various aspects of planning and decision-making in topics related to oncoplastic breast surgery. 
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.Assessment for Year 3
Each clinical module includes a written assessment, which – together with sufficient online participation in the formative tasks (engagement with online discussions and attempting online tests) – is worth 20 credits. Each clinical module is assessed by an end of module reflective case-based essay which is submitted and marked online, and can be included in your professional portfolio. 
Both your research and management modules will involve the online submission of a piece of written work developed during the module to consolidate your learning during the course of the module.
All assessments are marked according to the UEA postgraduate senate scale. 
Year three:
-
Dissertation module thesis
-
Practical OSCE
There will be a further virtual OSCE to evaluate your practical skills and log-book competencies in the core oncoplastic surgical procedures required to achieve the final MS award. 
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Pass, merit or equivalentDegree subject
MBBS or overseas equivalentAdditional entry requirements
ST 5 or above, Associate Specialist (2 years in breast surgery), GMC registered and MRCS or equivalent.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English or those whose degree was not taught in English. To ensure such students benefit fully from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. We also will require a certain standard to be achieved on the written element of the test. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
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IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 7.0 in all component)
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PTE: 76 (minimum 76 in all components)
All scores must be less than two years old.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in January each year.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2022/23 are:
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UK Students: £7,500 (full time) (£1000 per 20 credit module. £1500 for the 60 credit dissertation module.)
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International Students: £7,500 (full time) (£1000 per 20 credit module. £1500 for the 60 credit dissertation module.)
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,023 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Course related costs
Adequate notice of dates will be provided so you can arrange study leave from your clinical post. 
How to Apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.
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