Clinical Dermatology MSc

How will I be taught?

The course is delivered via:

• Lectures
• Workshops
• Self-directed learning
• Journal clubs
• Clinical attachments

All course tutors are doctors, other health care professionals, and scientists, who collectively have a wealth of experience and skills in dermatology. To take advantage of this valuable resource, the course promotes collaborative small group work with an emphasis on a problem-based approach to the study of dermatology. Didactic methods such as the lecture format are also utilised on the programme. There is emphasis on clinical teaching in the form of demonstrations in clinics, in the Dermatology Day Care Treatment Centre, in clinical workshops and interactive clinical tutorials.

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed through a combination of written work, presentations, objective structured questions, mini clinical exams and a dissertation.

Students are not required to be called for a viva voce examination.

What skills will I practise and develop?

The course will provide you with the opportunity to gain a range of valuable skills, both those which are discipline specific and more generic ‘employability skills’.

Through the programme, you will have the opportunity to develop IT and practical medical skills, and will be presented with a number of opportunities to extend your communication and analytical skills.

 By fully engaging in this course, you should also be able to:

• Critically appraise dermatology literature and evaluate the integration of evidence-based medicine in patient management.
• Interpret the histopathology of a wide range of dermatological conditions with specific reference to current developments in the area.
• Investigate, conceptualise and solve diagnostic problems integrating the history and clinical features of a wide range of dermatological conditions, including problematic situations involving many interacting factors.
• Critically appraise management plans and develop broad autonomy and judgement for a wide variety of dermatological conditions.
• Critically evaluate actions, methods and results and their short and long-term implications.
• Take responsibility for diagnostic and management decisions in clinical dermatology, persuading / influencing colleagues as to appropriate clinical care using sound scientific principles and best available evidence.
• Plan and organise a literature review in a coherent and scientific manner on a specific topic in dermatology.
• Design and undertake research, development or strategic activities to inform the theory and practice of dermatology, determining and using appropriate methodologies and approaches.
• Feel confident in treating and managing patients with skin disease.