Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
MCh

Course overview

This course develops your specialist expertise within vascular and endovascular surgery at postgraduate level.

Delivered with support from consultants in vascular and endovascular surgery, this course is aimed at qualified doctors working within vascular or endovascular surgery who wish to gain a postgraduate qualification.

You develop your understanding of the concepts and principles underpinning the care of patients undergoing vascular or endovascular surgery, as well as your ability to find, critically evaluate and apply relevant research evidence to ensure it is clinically effective. The knowledge and skills you develop enhance your clinical decision-making and research practice within vascular and endovascular surgery, enabling you to contribute to the knowledge base. You are encouraged to focus on topical issues within current vascular and endovascular surgery practice, concentrating on aspects of practice that are relevant to your specific interests and practice. The course can be undertaken over one year full-time or two years part-time.

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Course details

Entry requirements

Admissions criteria - part-time route

• medical degree (MBBS and MRCS or equivalent postgraduate degree). For radiology trainees who are pursuing a career in interventional radiology, you must have demonstrated successful completion of core training in radiology
• working within vascular or endovascular surgery above F2/SHO/ST2 or equivalent and with an interest in vascular and endovascular surgery or interventional radiology
• GMC registration
• international/overseas applicants must apply through the medical training initiative and have IELTS 7 or above
• admission is dependent on successful interview.

Admissions criteria - full-time route

• medical degree (MBBS and MRCS or equivalent postgraduate degrees such as MS or DNB)
• recent work experience within vascular and endovascular speciality or interventional radiology
• international/overseas applicants must have IELTS 6.5 or above
• admission is dependent on successful interview.

All offers for the full-time route are also subject to

• a successful health workplace risk assessment
• a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For general information please see our overview of entry requirements

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Employability

Work placement

Full-time students have the opportunity to undertake an optional observational experience within a clinical setting. A clinical advisor devises an individualised plan for each student, which is detailed in a learning contract. Observational opportunities are spread across the course and include a range of relevant activities. They may take place at any of the local NHS trust sites and you are expected to cover any associated travel costs yourself.

Career opportunities

The course supports your career development by enhancing the research, evidence-based practice skills and principles underpinning specialist clinical practice that are required within the specialist field of vascular and endovascular surgery. It provides an additional master’s level qualification that may be used to support career progression. Engaging in research and a record of publication are important aspects in career progression if you are aiming to achieve a consultant position. Providing an opportunity to develop your research skills and to support you in preparing your work for publication is an important element of the course.

Information for international applicants