PDIP ONCOPLASTIC BREAST SURGERY (PART TIME)
PDIP ONCOPLASTIC BREAST SURGERY (PART TIME)
As a Specialist Postgraduate Diploma 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 from 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, which will prove directly applicable to your own clinical practice. As such, each tutor-mediated forum discussion will take on a life of its own, fueled by the growth of 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 won’t need to log-on at set times. Your online learning will be supported by formative assessments of your surgical knowledge, critical thinking and decision-making., And you will participate in module training days and workshops (either face-to-face or virtual) 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.
Demonstrate competency in core oncoplastic breast surgery procedures, and if you have successfully completed the requirements for a PGDiploma, then you would be able to apply to proceed onto the final 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 each of our students can gain on the course.
About
The number of breast cancer cases in the UK is increasing. 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 progress in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. Following its inception in 2011, UEA’s innovative approach won a gold e-learning award, stimulating development of new super-specialist courses that adopt the same educational formula; the latest of which are offered internationally.
Designed to mesh with the working lives of clinical practitioners, six modules cover benign breast disease, malignant breast disease, oncoplastic breast conservation, oncoplastic breast reconstruction, integrated research, and leadership and management. The focus is on consultant-level critical thinking and decision-making for surgeons as they gain on-the-job experience.
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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 course is set 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 of the course have cited a swift progression to more senior positions. They’ve also reported additional benefits, such as confidence in multidisciplinary teams and improved communication with peers, senior colleagues and patients.
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 clinical module includes a written assessment, which – together with sufficient online participation in the formative tasks – is worth 20 credits. Currently, exam papers are sat in the September of each academic year, with re-sit attempts in January the following year. From 2019 we plan to introduce reflective essay-style assessments for each module, 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.
You will also undertake an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE exam) in your second year of study, which will be held in the UK in September. The exam will utilise several short stations, 15 to 20 minutes in duration, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge in various aspects of planning and decision-making in topics related to oncoplastic breast surgery.
There is also an accompanying log-book evaluation for those students wishing to proceed to the final year of study, which looks at competency in the core oncoplastic surgical procedures required to achieve the final MS award.
Assessment for Year 2
Each clinical module includes a written assessment, which – together with sufficient online participation in the formative tasks – is worth 20 credits. Currently, exam papers are sat in the September of each academic year, with re-sit attempts in January the following year. From 2019 we plan to introduce reflective essay-style assessments for each module, 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.
You will also undertake an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE exam) in your second year of study, which will be held in the UK in September. The exam will utilise several short stations, 15 to 20 minutes in duration, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge in various aspects of planning and decision-making in topics related to oncoplastic breast surgery.
There is also an accompanying log-book evaluation for those students wishing to proceed to the final year of study, which looks at competency 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.
Assessment for Year 1
Each clinical module includes a written assessment, which – together with sufficient online participation in the formative tasks – is worth 20 credits. Currently, exam papers are sat in the September of each academic year, with re-sit attempts in January the following year. From 2019 we plan to introduce reflective essay-style assessments for each module, 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.
You will also undertake an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE exam) in your second year of study, which will be held in the UK in September. The exam will utilise several short stations, 15 to 20 minutes in duration, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge in various aspects of planning and decision-making in topics related to oncoplastic breast surgery.
There is also an accompanying log-book evaluation for those students wishing to proceed to the final year of study, which looks at competency 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, 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.Assessment for Year 2
Each clinical module includes a written assessment, which – together with sufficient online participation in the formative tasks – is worth 20 credits. Currently, exam papers are sat in the September of each academic year, with re-sit attempts in January the following year. From 2019 we plan to introduce reflective essay-style assessments for each module, 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.
You will also undertake an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE exam) in your second year of study, which will be held in the UK in September. The exam will utilise several short stations, 15 to 20 minutes in duration, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge in various aspects of planning and decision-making in topics related to oncoplastic breast surgery.
There is also an accompanying log-book evaluation for those students wishing to proceed to the final year of study, which looks at competency 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, 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.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.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
Special 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: 65 (minimum 65 in all components)
All scores must be less than two years old.
Intakes
The next intake starts in January 2021. There is no September intake to this course.
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Fees and Funding
Fees for the full course running from Jan 2021 will be:
£1000/module
£1500 for the dissertation
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.
Course related costs
You will be responsible for covering your costs of travel and accommodation for any study days and examinations. Adequate notice of dates will be provided so you can arrange study leave from your clinical post.
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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.
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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