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University of Liverpool

Liverpool , England ,United Kingdom

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery PGCert

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) is the surgical specialty concerned with the surgical management of pathologies of the mouth, jaws and face. It is a unique specialty, requiring a dual qualification in medicine and dentistry, followed by a comprehensive general and specialist surgical training programme; and is one of ten internationally recognized surgical specialties, which within Europe is defined under the medical directives. The programme reflects the surgical specialty in that its focus is on management of head and neck malignancy, advanced head and neck reconstruction, paediatric deformity (cleft and craniofacial), adult deformity (craniofacial, orthognathic and aesthetic), oral surgery, TMJ and the management of facial trauma.

This MSc programme in OMFS is specifically developed for surgeons training in that specialty who are at Higher Speciality training level or above (UK) or equivalent (EU/International). It is of blended delivery in order to accommodate the professional and clinical demands of the specialist trainees and aligns well for individuals with an existing postgraduate clinical training programme.

The educational aims are around skills, knowledge and professional development:
1. To equip the OMFS higher surgical trainee with an in-depth knowledge and robust understanding of the expert skills and competence required to fulfil the role of an OMFS surgical specialist.
2. To facilitate the development of a surgical specialist with knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, procedures and research and an ability to critically analyse these in order to improve practice.
3. To promote the development of a surgical specialist with the advanced clinical reasoning, problem solving, and communication skills required to practise safely and effectively in the speciality of OMFS.

The programme is led by Professor Richard Shaw (pathway academic lead) and supported by module leads, each of whom are either NHS consultants in OMFS or university academics with equivalent honorary NHS status. Each clinical module lead has a specific clinical and research interest in the relevant subspecialty and is supported by a large faculty. The course content is delivered by a wider group of multidisciplinary clinicians and scientists including OMFS, ENT, dentistry, neurosurgery, anaesthetics, plastic surgery, speech and language therapy, paediatrics, oncology and pathology.

Our programme here at Liverpool University is the only programme for this surgical speciality in the UK, and we think also unique internationally. Our approach is unique as we have deconstructed the requirements for the Royal College of Surgeons Specialist Training Programme for this surgical speciality and then mapped it to the University postgraduate modular framework. The existing modules are highly popular with students as the combination of enhanced teaching and feedback from formative assessments, which mirror those of the UK Intercollegiate FRCS final examinations for OMFS.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 40

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Open to graduates from any discipline, our Master of International Business (MSc) course is a specialist award for career entry or career development that will prepare you to successfully integrate with businesses operating an international platform.

The purpose of this degree is to allow you to hone your professional, analytical and personal capabilities in order to develop a global perspective for business. This will be accomplished by developing the agile, curious, resilient and innovative mindsets that are necessary to cope with the levels of uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity and risk that are so evident in a rapidly changing world.

At every juncture, you will be encouraged to consider how you can add value to business processes while being mindful of the ethical, social and cultural responsibilities and challenges facing all organisations.

Enhance your employability
Being employable is about attitudes and skills, confidence and drive – it means being able to choose a career, apply effectively and be successful. As the world of work changes and organisations evolve, employers are increasingly searching for graduates not just with a degree but with the right blend of skills, knowledge and experience – graduates who can make a difference in any situation. That’s why at Liverpool we are focused on developing your employability while you are studying in preparation for life after graduation.

Services and resources
The University of Liverpool Careers & Employability Service supports students and graduates across all disciplines. Each academic department has a dedicated careers adviser, and as a student, you can access our up-to-date resources in person via our Careers Resource Centre or on our website.

Resources and services available to you include:

A comprehensive programme of careers related seminars, workshops, fairs and recruitment events
Support in finding work placements and internships in the UK and overseas
Access to a wide range of job opportunities
Opportunities to meet organisations keen to recruit Liverpool students and graduates
Support from our team of professional careers advisers.
Not that we’re complacent, we are constantly looking to improve our services and develop our expertise to support students.

Wanted: work experience
A good degree from the University of Liverpool will open a lot of doors, but these days employers are interested in graduates who can demonstrate more than just an outstanding academic record. We can help you find opportunities specifically designed for university students.

These include:

Part-time jobs
Paid Summer and Easter internships
Year in industry placements.

Talent Sourcing: Graduate Recruitment
As a member of the Russell Group, studying at Liverpool gives you direct access to an extensive range of recruiters operating in all sectors of the economy, and in companies ranging from SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) to international corporations.

Employers value our solid academic reputation and want to meet our students. At Liverpool we have a dedicated Employer Engagement Team who promote Liverpool students and graduates directly to some of the world’s leading recruiters.

Last year, around 300 employers visited campus to recruit Liverpool students, and we advertised thousands of placement, internship and graduate vacancies on the Careers & Employability Service website.

Careers & Employability Service
As one of the UK’s leading careers services we offer high-quality employability support during and after your time studying with us, blending advice, guidance and training.

Through a range of career management inputs, personal and professional development and access to industry experts and speakers, our aim is to match your needs and ambitions as they develop.

We can help you with:

Career planning
Understanding the job market
Making effective applications through CVs, letters and application forms
Preparing for and attending job interviews
Performing effectively at Assessment Centres
Strengthening your networking skills, including digital networking Industry networking opportunities.
As well as face-to-face guidance and on-site sessions we also offer online support, webinars and guidance. All our activities are supported by a state-of-the-art interactive website, CareerHub.

You will also benefit from our close links with industry. All our career and employability development activities are designed with considerable input from employers, and we hold key networking events throughout the year. In recent years our Careers & Employability Service has won several prestigious national awards including the AGCAS International Award for demonstrating an outstanding commitment and contribution to working with students, relevant employers and promoting internationalisation.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years of PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic

Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with minimum first division (high second division from some universities).

Three-year Bachelor's degrees like BComs can be accepted, but sometimes the content covered in such degrees does not provide adequate grounding for our more specialised programmes such as MSc Finance.

GCSE Grade C
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component)
International Baccalaureate Standard Level (Grade 5)
Hong Kong use of English AS level C
INDIA Standard XII 70% or above from Central and Metro State Boards
WAEC C6
Cambridge Proficiency C

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 06 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 6850 GBP
    Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
    Application Fee: N/A
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