Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (Online Learning)
Provided by The University of Edinburgh Medical School
About the course
Study part-time for a Master of Surgery degree in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery completely online and gain extensive knowledge of the speciality.
Improve your clinical decision-making skills through learning how to evaluate and apply evidence in your practice. The programme provides structured learning for those preparing for board exams such as Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS) and Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS).
This programme is delivered in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons or Edinburgh.
Study with a top-class university and develop your career - wherever you are.
Benefits
Our programmes have been designed for professionals to develop their skills, improve their practice and make a difference.
- Two-year part-time programme
- 100% online study - no travel or visa costs
- Flexible learning - study while you work
- Same tuition fees worldwide
University Rankings
The University of Edinburgh is ranked:
- 22nd amongst world universities
- 22nd in the world for Medicine
- 15th most sustainable university in the world
The programme runs on a semester basis over 2 years and involves approximately 20 hours of study each week.
- Credit rating: 120 credits at SCQF level 12
Courses within the programme are offered as Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Year 1
Compulsory courses:
- Principles of Vascular Practice
- Endovascular Practice
- Open Surgery & Infection in Vascular Practice
- Vascular Imaging; Aneurysms
- Chronic Limb Ischaemia & Complications of Diabetes
- Renal & Mesenteric Vascular Disorders
- Cerebro-vascular Disorders
- Acute Limb Ischaemia & Vascular Trauma
- Upper Limb & Non-atheromatous Lower Limb Disorders
- Venous & Lymphatic Disorders
You will be taught through a clinical problem-based approach using asynchronous discussion boards to cover technical skills and procedures relevant to the cases as well as core knowledge and clinical skills.
Each semester, courses are taught concurrently such that you may be engaged in 5-6 asynchronous discussions at any one time (one per course). You will spend 10-15 hours on programme-related study each week (activities include reading the discussion thread, reading around the topic, contributing to the discussion).
Year 2
Compulsory courses:
- Critical Care & Emergency Surgery
- Core Academic Activity (Research Methodology and Study Design)
- Specialist Academic Activity (Research Project)
You will have the opportunity to develop skills in academic surgery and undertake an independent research project. The programme offers an alternative to a dedicated research fellowship for those who do not wish to take time out of clinical practice or training.
Enquire
| Start date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| No fixed date | Distance learning | Book now |