Master of Surgery (MSurg) at University of Buckingham

The MSurg is designed for international doctors who wish to expand their surgical training in the UK. GMC sponsorship route available. The MSurg is designed for international doctors who wish to expand their surgical training in the UK. Our students will take part in training analogous to the Core Surgical Training offered by the Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST) which forms the first stage of speciality training for most doctors training in surgical specialities. The expectation is that students will take their MRCS to coincide with the award of the MSurg.

Faculty: School of Postgraduate Medicine  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Flexible 2026  |  Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MRCS is an internationally recognised qualification that could lead to further surgical training in the UK.The key features of the MSurg are: Student-led – An ePortfolio is used to encourage a learner-centred approach with the support of educational supervisors. The ePortfolio contains tools to identify educational needs, and enables the setting of learning goals, reflective learning and personal development. Competency-based – The curriculum outlines competencies that trainees must reach by the end of the programme.

Career pathways

Attainment of the MSurg and MRCS will confirm fulfilment of completion of early years training allowing the student to consider higher surgical training.

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