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Surgical Skills (SURG0055)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is for iBSc Surgical Science students only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This is a compulsory module for students taking the IBSc in Surgical Sciences.

The programme involves a two-week course, aimed to enhance the knowledge of, and familiarise the students with, basic surgical skills. It involves A series of introductory and some more advanced lectures covering the philosophy of surgical practice, procedural decisions, associated sequelae and currently proposed progression for future surgical advances. This will be supported by several practical sessions to teach students a range of skills such as sterile technique, basic suturing, microsurgery, and endoscopic and laparoscopic skills. Teaching will take place at The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park Hospital (formerly NPIMR).

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 3 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
40% Exam
60% Labs, practicals, clinicals
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
24
Module leader
Mr Nader Francis
Who to contact for more information
dsis.ibscsurgicalsciences@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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