Course summary
This course will prepare you to meet the challenges of current and future urologic medicine and surgery. This surgical field is constantly evolving with technology being the main driver. Improvements have been made through lasers, optics, gadgets and robotics. Regenerative medicine is fast evolving in urology. Even though many medical students may not have had a urology placement during their training, the specialty is very much sought after. Getting into urological training is very competitive. The MCh in Surgery (Urology) is significantly valuable not only to increase your professional knowledge and skills but also to help you reach your goals of becoming a Consultant. It provides a platform for further advancement of your scientific knowledge, innovative and forward thinking, career progression and camaraderie with fellow students.
Entry requirements
You will need to have a primary medical qualification and have a minimum of two years post qualification clinical experience. Full registration with the GMC is required if you wish to undertake clinical practice such as assisting in operating theatre. If you are an overseas medical graduate the Admissions Office at the University will check the application in terms of: Equivalence of qualifications (by using NARIC) If English is not your first language you require an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no element below 6.0. You will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Occupational Health screening prior to any clinical attachments.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The fees above are for the 2025/26 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2025/26.
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU