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 MCh 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 Surgery
and surgical science at a level approved by the college.
2. The candidate must pass a preliminary clinical examination in
general Surgery. Exemption from this examination may be granted if the
College/Faculty considers that the candidate holds a suitable senior
surgical 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 Surgery in the University under the direction of the Professor of
Surgery. The College/Faculty may approve of the work being carried out
elsewhere.
4. Permission to enter for the MCh Degree must be obtained from the
Graduate Studies Committee, prior to the commencement of research. A
summary of the proposed work, not exceeding 200 words, must accompany
the application form.
5. The thesis may be examined either in summer or in winter. Three
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 MCh Degree Examination may be obtained from the Student Records and Examinations Office, University College Cork.
See also General Regulations for the Degree of Master.