The MSc (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) is a part-time programme running for 18 months over two years from the date of first registration for the programme. It comprises taught modules, clinical attachments and a thesis. The 2012-2013 academic year commenced with Obstetrics. The 2013-2014 academic year commenced with Gynaecology, thus establishing a pattern that continues on a two-year cycle.

Prospective students should:

• have a primary Medical degree approved by the Programme Committee;
• hold full professional registration with the Medical Council of Ireland;
• be employed by an approved hospital and must have a letter of consent from the hospital of employment before registration; and
• provide evidence of proficiency in the English Language. Students whose primary language is not English must have a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no individual section less than 5.5.

Fitness to Practise
Commencing with the 2013/2014 intake of first year students (including repeats), this programme will be subject to the University's Fitness to Practise Policy - full details may be found here.

Students take taught modules in Gynaecology to the value of 30 credits and take taught modules in Obstetrics to the value of 30 credits. Students undertake a dissertation (OG6004) to the value of 30 credits which they commence in the latter half of the first year.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Gynaecology Year (commences in 2013-2014 and continues biennially thereafter)
OG6005 Basic Gynaecology (10 credits)
OG6006 General Gynaecology (10 credits)
OG6007 Specialist Gynaecology (10 credits)

OG6004 Dissertation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (30 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Obstetrics Year (commences in 2012-2013 and continues )
OG6001 Basic Obstetrics (10 credits)
OG6002 Maternal Medicine (10 credits)
OG6003 Fetal Medicine (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2018/2019 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2018/2019.

See also General Regulations for the Degree of Master.

Postgraduate Certificate in Gynaecology (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Upon satisfactory completion of the 30 credits in Gynaecology, students may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Gynaecology.

Postgraduate Certificate in Obstetrics (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Upon satisfactory completion of the 30 credits in Obstetrics, students may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Obstetrics.

Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
Upon satisfactory completion of the 60 credits over two years, students may opt not to complete the thesis and exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Manage a range of clinical problems in Obstetrics and Gynaecology appropriate for their level of training;
• Develop clinical examination skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and undertake a range of practical procedures appropriate for their level of training;
• Organise and deliver oral presentations based on research/literature and demonstrate proficiency in clinical case presentation and debate;
• Apply knowledge of the scientific foundation of the specialty, the scientific method and evidence based practice to critically assess new information as it becomes available;
• Apply the tools of audit and statistical analysis, and interpret research based evidence, to the preparation of a clinical audit and research project;
• Recognise the medico-legal, professional and ethical frameworks within which they practice;
• Interact professionally with their patients, peers, and senior colleagues.