Program Overview

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Surgical Science

The MCh in Surgical Science is a Masters programme with an annual intake, which aims to provide postgraduate education in surgery for medical graduates. It can be taken on a two-year part-time basis or one-year full-time basis.

Course Outline

The course structure includes taught modules to enhance the academic understanding of the speciality prior to or during surgical training, and a dissertation. The taught modules consist of online materials and course workshops, with individual assignments going towards the development of a competitive clinical, teaching and research portfolio.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

Teaching sessions consist of both online learning and face-to-face teaching sessions.

• MCh Year 1: Online 80% / Face-to-face 20%
• MCh year 2: Online 90% / Face-to-face 10% Where students are overseas in the two-year part-time option, we offer flexible remote participation in face-to-face sessions. Within the 1 year full-time option, the learning and teaching is fully online to overseas students.

Academic Programme Catalogue

See the Academic Programme Catalogue where you can search for the complete and up-to-date content for this course. Note that the modules for all courses are subject to change from year to year. For complete descriptions of individual modules, see the Book of Modules.

Course Practicalities

In recognition of the significant clinical service commitments of all participants, the course delivery employs a blended learning approach with significant use of online learning resources. Contact teaching sessions are scheduled 2-3 times per year, and occur on Friday evenings and Saturdays in the Brookfield Health Sciences complex in UCC. These can be attended remotely if the student is overseas.

Why Choose This Course

This innovative programme will provide you with a strong foundation with which to progress through specialist surgical and other postgraduate training. There is significant use of e-learning; therefore, campus-based contact teaching time is condensed recognising the work commitments of surgical trainees. The modular structure offered allows flexibility to trainees who can opt to access a one year Certificate or two-year Diploma/Masters.

Skills and Careers Information

This programme may appeal to those contemplating or embarking on a surgical career or those who wish to broaden their academic portfolio to enhance their competitiveness. It may also be attractive to overseas students who would like the opportunity to learn more about the surgical environment in Ireland and expand their academic repertoire and surgical management strategies.

Requirements

Applicants for the MCh in Surgical Science will be medical graduates who attained their Degrees of MB BCh BAO, or equivalent, from a recognised medical school be registered with the Medical Council in the country in which they are practising.

For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland

Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements.

International/Non-EU Applicants

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is Full-time: 8,400 Part-time: 4,700. The Non-EU fee for this course is 16,800.

Postgraduate EU and International Fees 2026/2027

See our Postgraduate EU and Non-EU (International) Fee Schedule for the latest information.

Deposits

If your course requires a deposit, please note that booking fees and deposits are non-refundable in all cases.

How can I pay?

See different options on our How Do I Pay My Fees? page.

How To Apply

1. Check dates Check the opening and closing dates for the application process.
2. Gather documents Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the UCC online application portal and include:

• Original qualification documents listed on your application, including transcripts of results from institutions other than UCC.
• Any supplementary items requested for your course, if required.

3. Apply online Apply online by clicking the red 'Apply Now' button below. Note most of our courses have a non-refundable 50 application fee.

Closing Date

The closing date for non-EU applications is Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.