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PAEDIATRICS AND CHILDHEALTH: PAEDIATRICGASTROENTEROLOGY MSc /2016/17 ENTRY

Paediatrics and Child Health: PaediatricGastroenterology MSc /

This comprehensive programme is intended forprofessionals specialising in paediatrics and childhealth with a strong interest in PaediatricGastroenterology. It is based at the UCL Institute ofChild Health, the largest department at UCL, whichsits in a unique position in UK paediatrics becauseof its strong links to Great Ormond Street Hospitalfor Children.

 Degree summary 

Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the principles andpractice of paediatric gastroenterology, particularly genetics, molecularpathophysiology and new developments which are rarely taught in theirclinical programmes. You will also gain an understanding ofevidence-based paediatrics, and of the impact of molecular genetics ondiagnosis and management of the child and family.

// The Institute of Child Health pursues an integrated, multidisciplinaryapproach to enhance understanding, diagnosis, therapy andprevention of childhood diseases. Our research and our educationalportfolio covers a broad range of paediatric issues, from moleculargenetics to population health sciences, and our structure facilitatesinterdisciplinary work and allows flexibility for the development ofnew areas of investigation.

// Our close relationship with the Great Ormond Street Hospital forChildren means that much of our research and teaching iscombined, particularly in association with the jointly run Academy forPaediatric Gastroenterology. Students benefit from excellent facilitiesin both laboratory and non-laboratory subjects.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures,seminars, tutorials and research project supervision. Assessment isthrough a combination of unseen examination, class-based tests,(including an MCQ test), appraisals, essays, personal portfolio, oralpresentations, the research proposal, and the dissertation examined byviva voce.

 Degree structure 

Mode: Full-time: Full-time: 1 year; Flexible: Flexible: 2-5 years

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programmeconsists of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits)

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, nine months all-time, flexible twoto five years) is offered. The programme consists of four core modules(60 credits) and four optional modules (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, part-time one year, flexible one totwo years) is offered. The programme consists of four core modules (60credits).

CORE MODULES

// Evidence-based Child Health

// Research Methodology and Statistics

// Principles and Practice in Paediatric Gastroenterology

// Investigations and Management in Paediatric Gastroenterology

OPTIONS INCLUDE

// Adolescent Health and Medicine

// Applied Genomics

// Clinical Aspects of Cell and Gene Therapy

// Clinical Genomics, Genetics and Rare Diseases

// Disability

// Epidemiology for Child Health

// Healthy Child Programme 0-18 Years

// Immunisation and Communicable Diseases

// Leadership and Professional Development

// Molecular Biology of Normal and Birth Defects

// Nutrition, Growth and Physical Activity

// Respiration Through Life, Health and Disease

// Safeguarding Children and Children in Society

// Specialist Paediatrics I

DISSERTATION/REPORT

// All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in adissertation of 10,000 words.

* data taken from the ‘Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education’ survey undertaken by HESA looking at the destinations of UK and EU students in the 2010–2012 graduating cohortssix months after graduation and, where necessary, departmental records.

 Your career 

The programme provides an ideal foundation for further doctoralresearch in this field and/or a career in research and evidence-basedpractice in paediatrics. This is a new programme and the first cohort willgraduate in 2014, therefore career destinations data is not currentlyavailable.

Recent career destinations* include:

// Great Ormond Street Hospital, Dietitian, 2014

Employability

Students on this pathwaylearn valuable academic and clinical skills ingastroenterology and will be able to use these in their everyday workingenvironment.

 Entry requirements 

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree oran overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Medically qualifiedapplicants should have post-qualification experience in paediatrics orchild health. Non-medically qualified applicants should have a firstdegree in a related subject and several years' specialist experience ofworking in hospitals, community child health or public health services forchildren and families.

English language proficiency level

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, youwill be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level ofEnglish proficiency.

The level of English language proficiency for this programme is:Standard.

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications andtest providers is provided at:www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements

 Your application 

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competitionfor places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseasapplicants) should take note of application deadlines.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

// why you want to study Paediatrics and Child Health:Gastroenterology at graduate level

// why you want to study Paediatrics and Child Health:Gastroenterology at UCL

// what particularly attracts you to this programme

// how your academic and professional background meets thedemands of this programme

// where you would like to go professionally with your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statementis your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to thisprogramme match what the programme will deliver.

FEES AND FUNDING 2016/17 ENTRY

// UK: £9,020 (FT)

// EU: £9,020 (FT)

// Overseas: £23,020 (FT)

Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCLScholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All applicants: 29 July 2016

Details on how to apply are available on the website at:www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply

CONTACT

Ms Carole Davies

Email: carole.davies@ucl.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7905 2107

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