Robotic Surgery (Simulation)
Develop your understanding of robotic surgery and take the first steps toward developing your career in the field.
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This specialist Masters course looks at robotic surgery now, and its future potential.
It includes a Simulation module which takes place at the ICENI Centre in Colchester, Essex, UK. Here, you can observe live surgery in dual console operating rooms, and have a minimum of 30 hours on the DaVinci robotic simulator. You’ll be assigned a clinical supervisor in GI, gynaecology or urology.
The rest of the course is completed by distance learning.
Please note: this course cannot be completed without attendance in Colchester.
We're one of the Royal College of Surgeons' approved education centres.
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Explore techniques used in gastrointestinal, urological and gynaecological surgery
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Observe surgery at the ICENI Centre in Colchester
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Use the DaVinci robotic simulator to help you achieve competencies
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Prepare for future specialist training
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Develop your knowledge of robotic surgery through university study and simulation training.
Our Masters degree is designed for qualified clinicians with an interest in robotic surgery. While it won't qualify you to practice robotic surgery, it does include simulation training and is a primer for future specialist training.
Teaching and modules
Learn more about robotics and get hands-on simulation training at the ICENI Centre in Colchester.
The course features a range of optional modules, so you can explore a specific area in more detail. You can choose from optional modules in gastrointestinal (upper or lower), urological or gynaecological surgery.
You’ll also complete a Postgraduate Research Project. This is an opportunity to address a particular question or gap in knowledge in your area of specialism.
Based around the Institute of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (TIERS), the course aims to further develop expertise in robotic surgery and to drive education, innovation, and research in the field.
Institute of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
Our course is delivered by the School of Medicine in partnership with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) and The Institute of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (TIERS).
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Principles of Robotic Surgery
- Postgraduate Research Design
- Postgraduate Research Project
- Simulation
- Into ARU
- Robotic Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery *
- Robotic Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery *
- Robotic Gynaecological Surgery *
- Robotic Urological Surgery *
- Global Leadership *
- Advance Professional Decision Making *
You can choose to study with us over two years (full-time), and take Professional Experience modules in Year 2, with a Preparation for Professional Experience module in Year 1.
- Principles of Robotic Surgery
- Into ARU
- Robotic Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery *
- Robotic Gynaecological Surgery *
- Global Leadership *
- Postgraduate Research Design
- Postgraduate Research Project
- Simulation
- Robotic Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery *
- Robotic Urological Surgery *
- Advance Professional Decision Making *
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.