Surgical oncology is a recognised specialty in surgery in the UK. This Masters programme, unique in the UK, supplements the standard medical curriculum and basic surgical training and provides an attractive and exciting learning opportunity for overseas medical graduates.

Programme overview

• MSc (ClinSci): 12 months full-time;

Core course

• Evidence-based medicine and research.

Specialist course

• Surgical oncology, which will develop your in-depth knowledge of the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer development, progression and treatment; develop your in-depth knowledge of the surgical oncology literature relevant to current clinical practice; and develop your clinical skills with respect to critical assessment and treatment planning in surgical oncology.

Project/dissertation

You will engage in detail with one topic or issue relevant to your specialist medical subject, to carry out an investigation into that topic and to present an extended written argument. You will be required 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.

Academic entry requirements

You should have a degree in medicine and approximately three years' clinical experience.

You are required to provide two references, a full degree transcript, a CV (resume) and a personal statement stating why you wish to study this programme at the University of Glasgow.

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)