This course is for orthopaedic surgeons who wish to develop their expertise at postgraduate level. It is run jointly by staff at the Cathays and Heath Park campuses.

The course aims to explore aspects of engineering relating to medicine and to examine some of the problems arising out of implant technology. It introduces the basic features of engineering principles in relation to materials, experimentation, mechanical engineering theory and surgical techniques which are relevant to the orthopaedic discipline.

Topics covered on the course include:

Materials And Their Properties
Engineering Theory
Experimental Techniques
Surgical Practice
Research Methodology
The course is assessed through both examination and coursework. The taught material is delivered in both Year 1 and Year 2 of the course.

Entry Requirements

Suitable for graduates in Orthopaedic Surgery. An upper 2nd class UK Honours degree (or equivalent) from a British or recognised overseas university is required.

Additional Entry Requirements: MB BCh essential, FRCS/MRCS desirable.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to pass either IELTS/TOEFL exams. The minimum requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL iBT of 90. Please see our English language requirements for more information.

Other Fees

UK & EU Dissertation fee: £2,124

International Dissertation fee: £4,800

Notes

Although the degree programme is largely distance learning, applicants should note that the course requires students to attend lectures and practical sessions over 4 separate weekends in Cardiff for each year of the course. Students will also be expected to attend an examinations weekend each year in May.

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The introduction, for the first time in the UK, of this MSc in Clinical Engineering will give those working in the field, whether as Engineers, Scientists, Doctors, Nurses or Managers, the opportunity to develop and advance their knowledge of clinical engineering within a formalised educational framework.
The course has accreditation with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.

Course Description
This is a structured distance-learning package for clinical and healthcare technologists who wish to develop their expertise at postgraduate level but who do not wish to disturb their career by taking time out. It is run jointly by staff at the Cathays and Heath Park campuses.

The aim of the course is to provide clinical and healthcare technologists with the engineering grounding and the specialised skills required to succeed in their profession. The taught material is delivered during Year 1 and Year 2 of the programme.

Topics covered on the course include:

Clinical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Aspects
Mathematics and Statistics
Electronics and Instrumentation
Assessment is carried out through coursework and examination.

Entry Requirements

Suitable for graduates in Engineering, Physics and related disciplines employed in the healthcare sector and mature students with suitable qualifications and experience.

An upper second class Honours UK degree (or equivalent) from a British or recognised overseas university is required. Applicants with relevant professional experience are also considered.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to pass either IELTS/TOEFL exams, for which the minimum requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL iBT of 90. Please see our English language requirements for more information.

Other Fees

UK & EU Dissertation fee: £2,124

International Dissertation fee: £4,800

Notes

Although the degree programme is largely distance learning, applicants should note that the course requires students to attend lectures and practical sessions over 4 separate weekends in Cardiff for each year of the course. Students will also be expected to attend an examinations weekend each year in May.

Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 (General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person.

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Course Aims
To offer knowledge and expertise to enhance evidence-based practice and to be able to teach others, especially from an interprofessional perspective. The course does not attempt to incorporate all surgical specialities but draws together a collection of fundamental information in an e-Learning format. The course provides a transition in knowledge between theory and the students own clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the general principles of surgical practice rather than on the management of specific conditions.

Special Features
Unique – presently there are no other e-learning, interprofessional surgical and perioperative care courses at this level.
Interprofessional approach to enhance group work, discussion sessions and case-based presentations.
Emphasis on a biopsychosocial approach.
Course Description
An e-Learning, inter-professional course. The taught component introduces the student to the multifaceted nature of caring for surgical patients, from admission through to discharge. The modular approach allows students to evaluate care from an evidence-based perspective, starting with admission and preoperative preparation through to postoperative care and discharge. Professional issues, including clinical governance and inter-professional practice, will be covered. Some of the modules are core; others allow student choice. The e-Learning assessments are structured to allow students to evaluate the topic in relation to their practice areas of interest and professional base.

There are approximately forty places are offered each year and the majority of students are self-funded; however some students obtain awards from charities and trusts. The course takes two years to complete inclusive of the dissertation component (9 months for the Postgraduate Certificate level; 9 months for the Postgraduate Diploma level and a further six months for the dissertation stage) spanning just over two academic years.

Assessment: Students are assessed through six modular assignments (three leading to a Certificate and six leading to the Diploma). In addition to successfully completing these assessments, MSc students must complete a dissertation.

Entry Requirements

Suitable applicants should:

Hold a UK higher education qualification, minimum of a BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) grade 2:2 or above, from a UK institution with relevant degree awarding powers as detailed by the Department of Education and Skills;
OR Hold a non-UK qualification equivalent to CQFW credit level 6 or above as defined and detailed by the National Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom (NARIC);
OR Be able to demonstrate equivalent skills that are sufficient to meet the demands of the programme of study in question and be approved as such by the Head of School;
AND have held for a minimum of two years a position of responsibility of relevance to the proposed programme, i.e. have been a qualified health care professional for a minimum of two years before entry into the programme;
AND satisfy any applicable University language competency requirements as detailed in the Cardiff University Senate regulations – please see the Cardiff University website Senate Regulations for further detail (briefly detailed below).
PLEASE NOTE that all students enrolling for this programme must be in relevant paid employment, i.e. in a relevant clinical area. If candidates are unsure of the required detail of this specification please contact the programme team for advice.

Applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy the Cardiff University General Entrance Requirements including the English Language requirements*. Please see our English language requirements webpages for further information.

*Applicants who do not meet the qualification criteria listed under the English language requirements in the above link should contact the course team to discuss whether alternative evidence of English language competence may be sufficient (e.g. evidence of successful completion of a first or subsequent degree entirely in the medium of English, for a minimum of one year).

Students should have taken either the TOEFL or the IETLS, no more than TWO years BEFORE the proposed date of entry to the University.

Other Fees

Fee inclusive of non-refundable deposit of £600.

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The programme in Diabetes has been established to equip healthcare professionals with an interest in diabetes with a sound knowledge of the subject. The course aims to offer knowledge and expertise in the pathophysiology and clinical management of diabetes.

The course is a development of the Diabetes Research Unit which has an international reputation for teaching and research in diabetes. The programme seeks to encourage critical thinking and improve the understanding of diabetes and diabetes related topics. Students will be equipped not only with current factual knowledge but will also learn strategies which will be of lasting value in dealing with future advances in therapy and management strategy.

The MSc in Diabetes is designed specifically for healthcare professionals who have completed the PgDip in Diabetes and wish to pursue further studies in this field.

The part-time, distance learning MSc runs over a period of 12 months. The MSc will begin with an introductory section (approx. 12 weeks) where candidates will be able to develop their knowledge and skills in analysis methodologies, critical appraisal and scientific writing. In keeping with PgDip teaching, the students will initially be in groups of 8 - 10, where learning will be facilitated by expert tutors.

After completing the 12 week introductory stage above, students will proceed to writing their Masters dissertation of up to 20,000 words over the remainder of the year (approx 40 weeks). This can be in the form of either (a) primary data analysis using an existing dataset that either the student or the supervisor has access to, or (b) a systematic literature review with appraisal of published evidence, leading to guideline development.

Each student will have an individual supervisor who will provide guidance throughout the year. The student and supervisor will maintain regular contact either via the MSc website, or other means of communication as previously deemed appropriate by both (e.g. e-mail, teleconference, Skype).

Students will be expected to present a 2 page outline of the project by Week 8 of the introductory stage with final confirmation of project details with the supervisor by the end of Week 6 of the dissertation phase. The final dissertation will be submitted for marking by the end of Week 40 with regular progress updates to be provided at set intervals in the interim.

Successful completion of the MSc programme will result in the award of an additional 60 credits at Masters level, and the degree of MSc in Diabetes from Cardiff University.

Entry Requirements

Suitable for medical and allied healthcare practitioners, with clinical responsibility for individuals with diabetes, who will be future leaders and innovators in diabetes management in both primary and secondary care settings.

Candidates should possess a degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or relevant vocational qualification in a diabetes related clinical subject, in addition to satisfying the Cardiff University requirements for entry to postgraduate courses. Good English language skills are essential and it is a course requirement that students have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection.

Other Fees

Includes £700 non-refundable deposit.

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The Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology at Cardiff has a major commitment to teaching postgraduate and undergraduate students. A key aim of our teaching programmes is to encourage critical thinking, as we equip our students not only with practical and factual knowledge, but also provide a basic approach to toxicological problems, encouraging attitudes and abilities which will be of lasting value in the future.

Special Features
Distance-learning, delivered entirely online. You can choose when and where to study, at home, at work or on the move.
The course includes a Toxicology Update Course, which all candidates are encouraged (but not required) to attend. Presentations will be available online to those unable to attend.
Targeted fortnightly reading guided by aims and outcomes for the period.
Audio interviews and presentations are available to download.

Entry Requirements

Suitable for clinical pharmacologists in training, specialist registrars in other disciplines, those working in the pharmaceutical industry, those working in the National Poisons Information Services, pharmacists, nurses and other life science graduates.

MSc in Medical Toxicology
This is the third year of study. This is available to candidates who have done exceptionally well in their Diploma in Toxicology. During this year candidates need to undertake a project under supervision and submit a dissertation of 20000 words. The project can be an audit, a research or a literature review.

Other Fees

Fee includes a non-refundable deposit of £1,100.

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