LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD
HEALTH: PAEDIATRIC
GASTROENTEROLOGY MSc /
2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/childhealth
Paediatrics and Child Health: Paediatric
Gastroenterology MSc /
This comprehensive programme is intended for
professionals specialising in paediatrics and child
health with a strong interest in Paediatric
Gastroenterology. It is based at the UCL Institute of
Child Health, the largest department at UCL, which
sits in a unique position in UK paediatrics because
of its strong links to Great Ormond Street Hospital
for Children.
Degree summary Degree structure Mode: Full-time: 1 year; Flexible: 2-5 years
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme
consists of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60
credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits)
A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, nine months all-time, flexible two to
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 to two years) is offered. The
programme consists of four core modules (60 credits).
CORE MODULES
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the principles and
practice of paediatric gastroenterology, particularly genetics, molecular
pathophysiology and new developments which are rarely taught in their
clinical programmes. You will also gain an understanding of
evidence-based paediatrics, and of the impact of molecular genetics on
diagnosis and management of the child and family.
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The Institute of Child Health pursues an integrated, multidisciplinary
approach to enhance understanding, diagnosis, therapy and
prevention of childhood diseases. Our research and our educational
portfolio covers a broad range of paediatric issues, from molecular
genetics to population health sciences, and our structure facilitates
interdisciplinary work and allows flexibility for the development of new
areas of investigation.
Our close relationship with the Great Ormond Street Hospital for
Children means that much of our research and teaching is combined,
particularly in association with the jointly run Academy for Paediatric
Gastroenterology. Students benefit from excellent facilities in both
laboratory and non-laboratory subjects.
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars,
tutorials and research project supervision. Assessment is through a
combination of unseen examination, class-based tests, (including an
MCQ test), appraisals, essays, personal portfolio, oral presentations, the
research proposal, and the dissertation examined by viva voce.
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Evidence-based Child Health
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Research Methodology and Statistics
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Principles and Practice in Paediatric Gastroenterology
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Investigations and Management in Paediatric Gastroenterology
OPTIONS INCLUDE
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Adolescent Health and Medicine
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Applied Genomics
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Clinical Aspects of Cell and Gene Therapy
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Clinical Genomics, Genetics and Rare Diseases
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Disability
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Epidemiology for Child Health
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Healthy Child Programme 0-18 Years
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Immunisation and Communicable Diseases
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Leadership and Professional Development
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Molecular Biology of Normal and Birth Defects
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Nutrition, Growth and Physical Activity
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Respiration Through Life, Health and Disease
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Safeguarding Children and Children in Society
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Specialist Paediatrics I
DISSERTATION/REPORT
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All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a
dissertation of 10,000 words.
Your career The programme provides an ideal foundation for further doctoral research
in this field and/or a career in research and evidence-based practice in
paediatrics. This is a new programme and the first cohort will graduate in
2014, therefore career destinations data is not currently available.
Recent career destinations* include:
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Great Ormond Street Hospital, Dietitian, 2014
Employability
Students on this pathwaylearn valuable academic and clinical skills in
gastroenterology and will be able to use these in their everyday working
environment.
* 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 cohorts
six months after graduation and, where necessary, departmental records.
Entry requirements Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or
an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Medically qualified
applicants should have post-qualification experience in paediatrics or
child health. Non-medically qualified applicants should have a first degree
in a related subject and several years' specialist experience of working in
hospitals, community child health or public health services for children
and families.
English language proficiency level
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is:
Standard.
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Your application The deadline for all applicants is 29 July 2016.
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for
places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas
applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
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why you want to study Paediatrics and Child Health:
Gastroenterology at graduate level
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why you want to study Paediatrics and Child Health:
Gastroenterology at UCL
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what particularly attracts you to this programme
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where you would like to go professionally with your degree
how your academic and professional background meets the demands
of this programme
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: May 25, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/ich) for latest information
FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £9,020 (FT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £23,020 (FT)
Fees note: Fees for flexible, modular study are charged pro-rata to
the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session.
The tuition fee schedule for 2016/17 entry can be viewed on the UCL
Current Students website.
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
APPLICATION DATE
All applicants: 29 July 2016
CONTACT
Ms Carole Davies
Email:
carole.davies@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7905 2107