Gastroenterology Online MSc

Program Overview

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Designed as both a thorough introduction and update in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition, this part-time masters programme offers an examination of the modern world’s most effective and highly-used research techniques.

Flexible learning schedule, allowing you to study alongside work commitments

Developed and delivered by research and clinically active academics

Also available as an MSc, PGDip and Online PGDip

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Overview:

The Gastroenterology Online MSc is a part-time, master's program offered by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). It is designed for practicing clinicians who want to understand the sciences underpinning clinical diseases and their management, and is suitable for those wishing to broaden their knowledge in the field.

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Objectives:

• To provide students with a thorough understanding of the modern world’s most effective and highly-used research techniques.
• To provide an examination of the study of liver and pancreatic diseases in adults, with a focus on research and science underpinning this speciality.
• To offer an advanced course in the field of Neurogastroenterology.
• To prepare students to undertake future research in the field.

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Description:

This program offers an examination of the modern world’s most effective and highly-used research techniques. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the study of liver and pancreatic diseases in adults, with a focus on research and science underpinning this speciality. Students will also undertake an advanced course in the field of Neurogastroenterology. The course is flexible, allowing students to study alongside their work commitments. It is delivered through a blended learning approach, which includes online lectures and seminars, podcasts, reading material and guided reading exercises, clinical case presentations, and group discussions via the QMplus portal.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

The Gastroenterology Online MSc covers a wide range of topics, including:

• The Basis of Gastro-Intestinal Disease
• Liver and Pancreatic Disease
• Adult Gastro-Intestinal Diseases: Luminal Diseases
• Neurogastroenterology: Advanced Functional Gastro-Intestinal Diseases
• Paediatric and Adolescent Gastro-Intestinal and Liver Diseases, Gastro-Intestinal Infections
• Introduction to Endoscopy and GI investigations (DL version)
• Compulsory/Core Elective modules
• Dissertation - Clinical Case Reports

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Program Structure:

The program consists of six compulsory taught modules, 10,000-word dissertation/research project or Clinical Case Reports (CCRs), and a set of Clinical Elective modules.

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Course Schedule:

• The part-time program takes either 2 years starting in September, or 27 months starting in January.
• Both versions of the program start with the same core modules.
• Students choosing the September start will complete their dissertation/CCRs in September 2025, while those starting in January 2025 will complete their dissertation/CCRs in January 2027.

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Individual modules:

• Neurogastroenterology: Advanced Functional Gastro-Intestinal Diseases
- This module will be of interest to trainees in the field of Neurogastroenterology. Part of the module includes teaching and experience of complex diagnostic techniques within a GI physiology unit.
• Paediatric and Adolescent Gastro-Intestinal and Liver Diseases, Gastro-Intestinal Infections
- This module will receive a thorough overview of gastrointestinal and liver diseases in children and adolescents, along with gastrointestinal infectious diseases.
• Introduction to Endoscopy and GI investigations (DL version)
- This module will gain knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of the gastroenterology endoscopy and investigations.

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Assessment:

Assessment methods for the Gastroenterology Online MSc include:

• Coursework (75%)
• Written exam (25%)
• Research Project (Dissertation or CCRs)
• Each module is examined through coursework and a written exam.
• You EITHER complete a 10,000-word dissertation, in addition to a ten-minute oral presentation and 15-minute viva OR submit a set of Clinical Case Reports (CCRs).

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Teaching:

The Gastroenterology Online MSc is taught by internationally recognized academics in a variety of methods, including:

• Online lectures and seminars
• Podcasts
• Reading material and guided reading exercises
• Clinical case presentations
• Group discussions via the QMplus portal

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Careers:

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Career Paths:

Graduates of the Gastroenterology Online MSc can pursue careers in a variety of settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Research institutions
• Pharmaceutical companies

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Career Opportunities:

This program can lead to a variety of career paths, including:

• Gastroenterologist
• Hepatologist
• Research Scientist
• The program is offered by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
• QMUL is ranked in the top 20 for Research Intensity (including Gastroenterology) according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
• The information is well-structured and organized by section.
• The answer maintains an exceptionally high level of detail.

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Home: £7,450 Overseas: £11,450 EU/EEA/Swiss studentsThe course fee is charged per annum for 2 years.