Neonatology (MSc) drafted

Program Overview

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Neonatology is the medical treatment and care of newborn babies. On our MSc Neonatology you’ll develop knowledge of common and complex neonatal conditions. This master’s is suitable for professionals working in neonatal units. It's taught entirely online so you’ll learn together with peers working in neonatal units across the world.

The course will develop your neonatal expertise, increase your transferable skills and improve your career options in the field of neonatology.

On this UK master’s degree you’ll learn to solve complex problems in neonatal care and to question neonatal policy and practice.

We’ve developed the course in collaboration with the

European Paediatric Society for Research (ESPR)

. The modules you choose are developed with neonatal specialists and academics across Europe, most of whom are senior members of the ESPR.

You’ll develop your understanding of:

common and complex neonatal medical and surgical conditions

the theoretical basis of research and evidence-based practice

the importance of collaboration, effective communication and the challenges faced by other professionals

critical and reflective thinking, taking account of the values and beliefs of others, and how your beliefs and behaviours affect others

You’ll meet world renowned guest lecturers who will present their research and with whom you can ask questions and discuss neonatal issues.

Within the

neonatal virtual learning environment (VLE)

you can access:

the core curriculum

cross cultural learning groups

online tutors

libraries

an assessment office

Course lead

Susan Smith is your course lead.

If you have a question about the course you can contact Susan directly:

sls1@soton.ac.uk

Program Outline

This master’s in neonatology gives you the flexibility to study part time over 3 years.

You’ll study modules that all students on the course take, as well as modules you can choose.

As part of this MSc you complete a dissertation. You can begin your dissertation before you complete the taught modules but you can only submit it for marking once you've passed them.

Want more detail?

See all the modules in the course.