MSc Courses

ST4 to ST6 trainees will be expected to participate in the modular taught course for the MSc. Protected time will be arranged for one full day per week in university term time (currently Wednesday) to allow this. Trainees' study leave allowance will be used to meet the costs of the course. Completion of the taught course leads to a Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health. All candidates are encouraged to submit of a dissertation in their 3rd year (ST6) which may then lead to the award of the MSc. Degree. Successful completion of the first two years will result in a diploma. To obtain the full degree the 3rd year must be completed with the submission of a dissertation.

The year 3 dissertation ideally should be in the area of your interest and needs to be planned during year 2. A list of possible subjects is available via Natalie Ross or you can design your own project and ask an appropriate consultant to be your supervisor. All projects should aim for publication by the end of year 3.

If Specialist Trainees are unable to attend the MSc they must inform the course organiser as well as the Regional Adviser. ST4 to ST5 is considered a compulsory course and it is important to explained why you are unable to attend.

Full details of the MSc 2006/2007 course and publications are available below

2006 - 2007 Course information pack
MSc Publications

DALES Project

This is an online tutorial project designed for when Specialist Trainees are unable to attend due to night shift or time off after nights. It offers online tutorials and up to date summaries of individual courses. This may be used by all Specialist Trainees but it is important to be completed by those who are unable to attend a course or part of a course. Please visit DALES website.

Professor Mary Rudolf is the course organiser and can be contacted via the course secretary who is Natalie Ross on 0113 3922908 or e-mail n.d.ross@leeds.ac.uk.