Regulations
A candidate who has obtained the degrees of MB, BCh, BAO from the
National University of Ireland, or a non-NUI graduate involved in
research in a recognised UCC teaching hospital, shall be eligible to
obtain the degree of MAO under the following conditions:
1. A period of not less than five years shall have elapsed from the
time the candidate obtained the degrees of MB, BCh, BAO, not less than
four years of which shall have been spent in the practice of Obstetrics
and Gynaecology at a level approved by the college.
2. The candidate must pass a preliminary clinical examination in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Exemption from this examination may be
granted if the College/Faculty considers that the candidate holds a
suitable senior obstetrical and gynaecological qualification acquired
by examination.
3. The candidate must present a thesis, the work for which has been
carried out over a period of not less than one year in the Department
of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the University under the direction of
the Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The College/Faculty may
approve of the work being carried out elsewhere.
4. Permission to enter for the degree must be obtained from the
Graduate Studies Committee, at least twelve months before presentation
of the thesis for examination.
5. The thesis may be examined either in summer or in winter. Six copies
must be presented to the Senior Vice-President Academic and Registrar not
later than two months prior to the proposed date of
examination.
Application forms for entry to the MAO Degree Examination may be obtained from the Student Records and Examinations Office, University College Cork.
See also General Regulations for the Degree of Master.