PDIP AESTHETIC BREAST SURGERY
PDIP AESTHETIC BREAST SURGERY
For each module you will be expected to actively contribute to the online forum, which will focus on clinical discussions of cases. Each module comprises several topics spanning the knowledge base in that specialist area, each bringing with it new expertise and insights, which will prove directly applicable to your own clinical practice. As such, each forum discussion will take on a life of its own, fueled by the shared reading, personal experience, and tutor guidance. This will then form the basis for further learning.
Your online learning will be supported by continual formative assessments of your surgical knowledge, critical thinking and decision-making. This course is ideal for senior breast and plastic surgery trainees, as well as practicing consultants with an aesthetic breast practice.
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As a Specialist Professional Development (SPD) student you’ll take part in fully-online, tutor-mediated discussions, centered around realistic cases, within our VLE.
This innovative course is based around four advanced clinical modules, covering all areas of aesthetic breast surgery, and two modules focusing on leadership and research skills. The course is designed to complement your day-to-day clinical practice, so each session is delivered asynchronously, meaning that you won’t need to log-on at set times.

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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
This course attracts both trainees and senior consultants seeking to acquire or hone skills and credentials in an ever-more competitive, global arena. Our graduates tell us that they feel more confident, knowledgeable and better equipped for their roles. To discover more about the course, please email the admin team on specialist.courses@uea.ac.uk. If you have a specific question about your eligibility for the course in terms of your surgical experience, please contact the course leader, Miss Sue Down on Sue Kim Down
Career destinations
The course develops critical thinking and decision-making skills, which are the key skills for consultants in specialist medicine

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Assessment for Year 1
Each module can be undertaken without an assessment component, allowing you to gain CPD evidence for your portfolio. However, if you do want to obtain formal university credits to contribute towards a postgraduate qualification, you will need to successfully complete a written assessment for each module. The summative assessment is a written reflective 4000 word essay, which will be submitted and marked online.
Modules commence in January, May and September. Students will be permitted to select one or two modules from those available at each start point.
Assessment for Year 1
Each module can be undertaken without an assessment component, allowing you to gain CPD evidence for your portfolio. However, if you do want to obtain formal university credits to contribute towards a postgraduate qualification, you will need to successfully complete a written assessment for each module. The summative assessment is a written reflective 4000 word essay, which will be submitted and marked online.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that 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. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Pass, merit or equivalentDegree subject
MBBS or overseas equivalentAdditional entry requirements
MRCS examination or equivalent.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The intakes for this course are in January, May and September each year.

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Fees and Funding
Fees for the full course running from Jan 2021 will be:
£800/module
For illustration purposes, the total cost should a student wishing to complete a masters is therefore 6 x £800 taught modules = £4800.
Students enrolling for any of the first three modules will benefit from the reduced rate of £530/module for those three modules.
Part-time students can pay per module studied. However, module fees may be subject to an annual increase.
Course related costs
Each module is priced at £800 and can be studied stand-alone or as part of a PG Cert or PG Diploma formal academic qualification. There is no obligation to sign up to more than one module for this programme.
Core recommended textbooks are cited throughout the modules, which can be obtained locally through medical libraries, but you may wish to purchase your own.

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How to Apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University. Students apply for one stand-alone module initially by applying online. Students wishing to take additional modules in the future can then do so through the UEA Learning and Teaching Service, without needing to reapply.
FURTHER INFORMATION
To request further information & to be kept up to date with news & events please use our online enquiry form.
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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