MCh Surgery (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

This highly respected and well-established course is designed for students who wish to specialize in the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology. You will gain a deep understanding of the female reproductive system, pregnancy, childbirth, and sexual health, as well as the surgical management of gynecological disorders. Our expert faculty have extensive experience in the field and will provide you with hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities.

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Our course is fully accredited by the GMC and we have a strong track record of producing highly skilled and knowledgeable surgeons. You will also have the opportunity to participate in research projects, attend conferences, and engage in clinical placements to gain practical experience.

Experience World-Class Medical Education at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is an ideal location for this course due to its excellent reputation for medical education and research. Our campus is equipped with modern facilities, including state-of-the-art operating theaters, to provide you with the best possible learning environment. Additionally, our location in Canterbury provides easy access to a wide range of clinical placements and opportunities to gain practical experience.

This course aims to prepare you to meet the challenges of the current and future therapies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) is a unique specialty encompassing care of the pregnant woman from preconception to after delivery (obstetrics) and management of disorders of the female genital tract (gynecology).

A unique aspect of this MCh course is the teaching of regenerative medicine. Regenerative medicine is fast evolving in obstetrics and gynecology and has been the subject of a Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology scientific impact paper.

This course will help you to appreciate this area of medicine and the many applications, which include the exciting areas of gene therapy, vaginal and bladder reconstruction among others. It provides an evidence-based approach for the management of patients and provides a foundation for those who will eventually undertake formal exit examinations in this specialty.

You will need to have a primary medical qualification and have a minimum of two years post qualification clinical experience. Full registration with the GMC is required if you wish to undertake clinical practice such as assisting in the operating theatre. If you are an overseas medical graduate the Admissions Office at the University will check the application in terms of:

Equivalence of qualifications (by using NARIC)

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.