Rheumatology MSc, PG Dip

This taught programme is provided by the School of Medicine. Follow this link for information about the School, including facilities, funding, and a list of staff research interests.
Purpose To meet the needs of specialist training at pre-consultant level. To develop the following: understanding of the scientific basis and clinical practice of rheumatology; understanding and critical evaluation of research; design and conduct of a research project; communication and management skills; the ethos of a multidisciplinary approach to rheumatological care.
Programme description - The MSc in Rheumatology is currently the only programme of its type available in South East England. It is one of only three MSc programmes in Rheumatology in the UK. - The Department of Rheumatology is part of the School of Medicine, which was rated 5 or 5* for research in the last RAE exercise. The School is closely aligned with its major NHS partner Trusts: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH) with the joint aims of excellence in patient-centered research and training tomorrow’s doctors. - The programme is conveniently located at Guy’s Hospital by London Bridge station and is readily accessible for London and the South East. The programme covers the clinical and basic knowledge base of rheumatology in a modular structure: Basic Concepts; Clinical & Molecular Genetics; Cell Biology; Basic Immunology & Autoimmunity Immunology; The Neuroendocrine System & its Relevance to Rheumatology; Haematology; Radiological Sciences & their application to Rheumatic Disease; Laboratory Techniques in Diagnosis; The Scientific Basis of Clinical Rheumatological Practice; Specific Rheumatological Diseases; Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics; Non-drug Therapies; Psycho-social and Economic Aspects of Rheumatoid Diseases Management Methods. Students also undertake a research project.
Programme format and assessment Lecture-based programme, on approximately 18 Wednesdays distributed throughout the academic year. Examination and assessment: Year one - MCQ examination (basic science), essay examination (basic science) and a literature review; Year two – MCQ examination (clinical), essay examination (clinical) and a research project.
Programme elements/modules More information on typical programme modules. NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.
English language requirements More information for students whose first language is not English.
Student destinations The majority of students continue to work in the NHS during study and use the programme for career development in the NHS.
Funding Self-funded.
Application procedure Selection is on the basis of application form and references.
Section 6 of application form No Information required.
Contact for further information Rheumatology MSc Administrator, tel 020 7188 5908, fax 020 7188 5883.
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