This Masters programme in Reproductive & Maternal Sciences is designed primarily to meet the needs of international medical graduates requiring training in reproductive science.

Programme overview

• MSc (ClinSci): 12 months full-time;

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials as well as taking part in lab and project work. You will also have the opportunity to observe clinical sessions.

The programme has three components.

• Evidence-based medicine and research: this course provides core skills in critical review, communications, medical ethics, statistics and data handling, research methods and the principles of evidence-based medicine, good clinical practice and clinical governance to equip you for your own medical practice and to prepare you for the following specialist courses.
• Reproductive science (specialist teaching): you will learn to understand the science underpinning obstetrics and gynaecology and to use this knowledge to improve your ability to investigate and manage patients appropriately.
• Reproductive science (research project/audit): the research project or audit is a means of encouraging you to engage in detail with one topic or issue relevant to your specialist medical subject, to carry out an investigation into that topic or issue and to present an extended written argument. It requires you to draw on your knowledge of key concepts and theories gained from other parts of the programme, together with your knowledge of research methods and analytical techniques, in order to present a coherent, Masters-level dissertation.

Career prospects

This programme is likely to enhance your chance of getting an academic or teaching hospital post either in your home country or in the UK, although the latter will be dependent on current and future legislation and medical registration.

Academic entry requirements

This programme is designed primarily to meet the needs of international medical graduates requiring training in reproductive science. You should have an undergraduate medical degree from a recognised institution plus at least one year's postgraduate experience in obstetrics and gynaecology.

You are required to provide two references, a full degree transcript, a CV (resume) and a structured personal statement stating why you wish to study this programme at the University of Glasgow, any relevant work experience and your career aspirations on completion of the programme.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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For 2013-14

MSc (Clin Sci)