Course summary
Run in partnership with educators, commissioners and practitioners from throughout the region, the course has support from Health Education England South East (HEESE). Run in partnership with educators, commissioners and practitioners from throughout the region, the Masters course has support from Health Education England South East (HEESE). It provides a rounded education in internal medicine, including current advances in medical sciences and their application in the clinical arena. Students will gain detailed understanding of core research methodologies, critical evaluation, evidence- based approaches and the pathophysiology of conditions of clinical interest. The course provides increased scientific awareness of pathophysiological processes and will prepare medical trainees for advanced practice and senior clinical posts. It will train students to be high-achieving consultants and clinical leaders by combining clinical knowledge with professional development learning in the three key domains of leadership; communication, learning and teaching; and the development of research and publishing skills. It will also prepare students who wish to engage in substantive research projects leading to MD or PhD. We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Modules
MSc (180 credits) Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (20 credits) PLUS Five of the six clinical and professional modules (20 credits) PLUS Dissertation (60 credits)
Entry requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course is open to medical trainees who have completed a primary medical qualification and MRCP Part 1. These requirements may be relaxed under special circumstances for applicants with substantial clinical experience (please enquire prior to application). For international students a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required. This course is open to applications from UK and international students.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH