MSc MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PRINCIPLES OF REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA

Code: MED-7073E Credits:20

This anatomy module includes immersive clinical case discussions to develop in-depth knowledge around the anatomical considerations for the regional anaesthetist. Topics include:
1. Awake Shoulder Surgery
2. Elbow Replacement Surgery
3. Complex Dupuytren’s Release
4. Mastectomy
5. Revision Hip Surgery
6. Anterior Cruciate Reconstruction / Complex foot surgery
7. Complicated Patients, Abdominal Operations
8. The Cervical Plexus / Anatomical Variations.

Code: MED-7076E Credits: 20

This module covers Quality, Training, Assessment, Human factors and non-technical skills, Safety and sterility, Risk, consent and contraindications to regional anaesthesia and Enhanced recovery and perioperative medicine.

Code: MED-7074X Credits: 20

Why do patients undergoing surgery continue to complain of uncontrolled pain despite being prescribed analgesia? Why do different types of surgery or trauma produce different pain complaints? Can we influence outcome with pain relief and what are the risks? Throughout the module you will discover the complexities of the mechanisms underlying preoperative pain. You will gain a better understanding than you ever thought possible of the relevance of the basic science mechanisms underlying pain perception and how this may be influenced by coexisting disease and psychological factors. This will ultimately enable better targeting of appropriate analgesic strategies to your patients. Using problem-based learning you will begin with a detailed exploration of relevant neurophysiology, neuroanatomy and pharmacology; explore how drug and anaesthetic regimes can interact with these systems advantageously and sometimes adversely. We will then introduce the complexities of pre-existing pain states and particular conditions associated with high risk of ongoing term pain. Ultimately the goal is to be able to identify optimal interventional and pharmacological strategies that optimise immediate and long term outcome.

Code: MED-7075D Credits: 20

This module covers Ultrasound principles and needle technology, Peripheral nerve stimulator and landmark techniques, Catheters, Choosing and managing your block, Extremes of age, Centroneuraxis and Modern techniques.

Code: MED-7078D Credits: 20

This module covers service evaluation and audit, statistics, research governance and research conduct.

Code: MED-7096X Credits: 60

The aim of the Research Dissertation is to enable students to demonstrate their depth of knowledge developed through the whole 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.

MBBS or overseas equivalent (Pass, Merit or equivalent)
FRCA or equivalent

Fees for the full course running from Jan 2023 are:
£1000 per module
£1500 for the Dissertation module

For illustration purposes, the total cost should a student wishing to complete a masters is therefore 6 x £1000 taught modules + £1500 dissertation = £7500 Part-time students can pay per module studied. However, module fees may be subject to an annual increase.

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. 

Core recommended textbooks are cited throughout the modules, which can be obtained locally through medical libraries, but you may wish to purchase your own.