The course is designed to give you a robust understanding of the fundamentals of scientific and clinical research within plastic and reconstructive surgery.
You will develop laboratory, critical analysis, and synthetic research skills to take forward into your career and gain an in-depth understanding of the clinical needs of patients requiring this speciality. The core curriculum includes burns, military, and reconstructive plastic surgery, and will give you an insight into the unmet needs of reconstructive patients.
Depending on your choice of optional modules, you can follow a science-based route with interdisciplinary subjects such as tissue engineering, biomaterials, and the application of stem cells. Alternatively, you can focus on clinical skills modules such as microsurgery, robotics skills and evidence-based systematic reviews.
Establishing a career in surgery is becoming very competitive. You will benefit from the latest knowledge and experience in this expanding field. On completion, you will have specialist knowledge on emerging technologies, such as 3D printing, regenerative medicine, and speciality plastic surgery, which will help you secure competitive placements.
The MSc focuses on theoretical knowledge, alongside hands-on surgical training and applied research. You’ll have the opportunity to acquire technical and laboratory-based skills. Consultant plastic surgeons from both military and civilian backgrounds present lectures, giving you access to one-to-one contact and a multitude of networking opportunities.
According to the Graduate Outcomes Survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2017–2024 cohorts, our graduates have gone on to work in: