Program Overview

Burns, Military Wounds and Wound Healing (SURG0073)

Key Information

• Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
• Teaching department: Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: MSc/PG Cert BPRS students only

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to introduce a Trainee Surgeon, Clinician, and Healthcare Professional to the challenges of Burns and Military Injuries. The module includes a series of lectures on Burn Surgery (pathophysiology, reconstruction, and pre-fabrication of free flaps); Military injury and wound healing; and lower and upper limb trauma. Lectures are delivered by consultant Plastic and Military Surgeons with years of experience working in this field.

After taking this module, students will be able to understand concepts of burns pathophysiology, reconstruction, and pre-fabrication of free flaps, various lower and upper limb trauma injuries, and their surgical management.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2
• Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment:
  • 50% Viva or oral presentation
  • 50% Coursework
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 16
• Module leader: Professor Deepak Kalaskar

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.