Masters in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Program Overview

The MSc in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a two-year part-time program offering postgraduate education in the field. It provides a comprehensive understanding of obstetrics and gynecology, including clinical training and research opportunities. Graduates gain specialized knowledge, clinical skills, and research experience, preparing them for advanced roles in the healthcare field. The program is taught by experienced faculty and assesses students through a combination of continuous assessment and exams.

Program Outline

The course incorporates taught modules, clinical attachments, and a minor thesis. The taught modules consist of formal teaching material, coursework, individual assignments (including case studies and journal reviews), clinical skills teaching and practical exercises, as well as assessment of clinical skills and expected attendance at academic meetings.

Outline:

The program is structured as follows:

• Year 1:
• Modules (30 credits):
• OG6001 Basic Obstetrics (10 credits)
• OG6002 Maternal Medicine (10 credits)
• OG6003 Fetal Medicine (10 credits)
• Upon completion of these 30 credits, students can opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Obstetrics.
• Year 2:
• Modules (30 credits):
• OG6005 Basic Gynaecology (10 credits)
• OG6006 General Gynaecology (10 credits)
• OG6007 Specialty Gynaecology (10 credits)
• Upon completion of these 30 credits, students can opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Gynaecology.
• OG004 Research (30 credits): This module involves a research project and the submission of a minor thesis.
• Completion: Upon completion of all 60 credits, students can opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or, after completing the research project and submitting a minor thesis, the MSc in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Assessment:

The course is assessed through continuous assessment of attendance, clinical logbook tasks, assignments, and end-of-module assessments. Additionally, there is an end-of-year, three-hour Objectively Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for each module from the year.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Directed study
• Workshops
• Courses
• Research project
• Assessments
• Developing clinical skills
The teaching faculty includes:
• Dr Keelin O’Donoghue: overall course coordinator and lecturer, OG6003 Fetal Medicine module coordinator and OG6004 research module coordinator
• Professor Richard Greene: OG6001 Basic Obstetrics module coordinator and lecturer
• Dr Mairead O’Riordan: OG6002 Maternal Medicine module coordinator and lecturer
• Dr Noirín Russell: OG6005 Basic Gynaecology module coordinator and lecturer
• Dr Cathy Burke: OG6006 General Gynaecology module coordinator and lecturer
• Dr Orfhlaith O'Sullivan: OG6007 Specialist Gynaecology module coordinator and lecturer
• Staff members of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CUMH and UCC
• Visiting lecturers – clinical and non-clinical

Careers:

Upon completion of the MSc in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, graduates will have a sound knowledge and comprehension of obstetrics and gynaecology, including the scientific foundation of the specialty, management of clinical problems, and practical procedures. The course develops evaluative, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, allowing graduates to apply their knowledge and deliver high-quality service to patients. The program also aims to enable graduates to undertake research and evidence-based practice. The part-time option is taught during weekday working hours over two years. The Academic Programme Catalogue and Book of Modules provide complete and up-to-date information on the course content.

The EU fee for this course is €4,105 (Year 1); €4,105 (Year 2). The Non-EU fee for this course is €4,105 (Year 1); €4,105 (Year 2).