Surgery
Provided by Edge Hill University Medical School
About the course
Overview
| Course length: | 2-3 years part-time |
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| Start dates: | September 2025 |
| Location: | Edge Hill University and Wrightington Hospital |
| Subject(s): | Medicine |
| Faculty: | Health, Social Care and Medicine |
| Department: | Medical School |
The MCh enables experienced, qualified doctors to develop an evidence- based approach to healthcare practice and to obtain a postgraduate qualification whilst enhancing their surgical clinical expertise within the NHS. Edge Hill University is an accredited Surgical Training Centre with the Royal College of Surgeons (England).
The programme has been designed in collaboration with senior surgeons and academics and is at the cutting edge of contemporary surgical evidence-based practices. It will allow you to extend your knowledge and skills to advanced levels within your specialist area of work. The clinical modules focus on practical skills in operative surgery with the use of interactive teaching aids and practical workshops.
You can choose from a range of specialist pathways or opt for a general surgery route.
- MCh Cardiothoracic Surgery*
- MCh Colorectal Surgery*
- MCh Emergency and Trauma*
- MCh General Surgery*
- MCh Gynaecology
- MCh Gynaecology Oncology
- MCh Limb Reconstruction*
- MCh Minimal Access Cardiothoracic Surgery*
- MCh Minimal Access Surgery*
- MCh Neurosurgery*
- MCh Obstetrics
- MCh Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MCh Oculoplastic Surgery
- MCh Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery*
- MCh Ophthalmology
- MCh Ophthalmology Paediatrics
- MCh Ophthalmology (Cataract and Glaucoma)
- MCh Ophthalmology (Medical Retina)
- MCh Orthopaedics (Foot and Ankle)*
- MCh Orthopaedics (Hand and Wrist Surgery)*
- MCh Orthopaedics (Hip and Knee)*
- MCh Orthopaedics (Spine)*
- MCh Orthopaedics (Upper Limb Surgery)*
- MCh Otorhinolaryngology*
- MCh Paediatric Orthopaedics*
- MCh Plastic Surgery
- MCh Reproductive Medicine
- MCh Rhinology*
- MCh Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery*
- MCh Surgical Gastroenterology*
- MCh Surgical Oncology*
- MCh Trauma and Orthopaedics*
- MCh Urogynaecology*
- MCh Urology*
*Pathways currently accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons (England).
Whichever pathway you choose, the programme will be delivered in partnership with Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. Wrightington Hospital is recognised as a Centre of Excellence (Orthopaedic Surgery) and has clinical facilities / laboratories that will provide you with excellent learning opportunities.
Course features
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Professional accreditation
Finance
- 2025/26
Tuition fees
If you are joining the MCh in academic year 2025/26, are already registered with the General Medical Council, and have been working in the NHS for a minimum of two years at the point you enrol on the programme, you can expect the tuition fee to be £16,000 for the entire course, subject to completing the programme within three years.
Alternatively, if you are joining the MCh in academic year 2025/26 and are appointed as an International Training Fellow, you can expect the tuition fee to be £35,000 for the entire course, subject to completing the programme within three years.
Financial support
Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students joining postgraduate courses at Edge Hill University.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages .
Enquire
| Start date | Venue | |
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| 01 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |