Our courses
Join UCL's world-leading expertise in surgery, anaesthesia, and perioperative medicine. Our courses explore some of the most significant advances in surgery, medical engineering, reconstructive and plastic surgery and regenerative medicine. UCL was ranked 7th for Clinical and Health in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject.
Advanced Critical Care Practice, MSc
NHS nurses & health professionals gain the skills for advanced practice roles in Critical Care. Graduates will meet professional registration requirements for the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.
Aesthetics (Aesthetic Surgery), MS
Our MS Aesthetics programme is aimed at UK and international surgical trainees who want to learn evidence based aesthetic surgery to ensure patient safety and satisfaction in their own practice.
Aesthetics (Minimally-invasive Aesthetics), MS
Develop the minimally invasive aesthetics skills to ensure patient safety by joining our mixed-mode MS Aesthetics (Minimally Invasive Aesthetics) designed to suit the lifestyle of busy professionals.
Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MSc / PGCert
Gain core knowledge and understanding of the latest plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques on this unique and highly innovative MSc. Study full-time, part-time or flexibly over 1-5 years.
Musculoskeletal Science and Medical Engineering, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
Explore a broad spectrum of the musculoskeletal system, including basic science and clinical aspects. Gain a holistic view of orthopaedic engineering, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine, MSc / PGCert
This MSc gives you a robust scientific understanding in nanotechnology and regenerative medicine, combined with a hands-on practical and translational focus. Study full-time or flexibly.
Pain Management, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
This specialist Pain Management MSc is aimed at clinical professionals from all backgrounds involved in the delivery of integrated pain services in primary or secondary care.
Perioperative Medicine, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
A flexible online master's based on an international syllabus. We give you the advanced knowledge and understanding to treat patients who are contemplating, undergoing or recovering from surgery.
Surgery and Interventional Science, MPhil/PhD
Join a unique environment where surgeons, engineers, biomaterial specialists and basic scientists from a variety of backgrounds come together to carry out world-leading research.
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Sign up nowWhat our students say: "It took my knowledge to a whole different level"
As a dentist, Kishan always had an eye for aesthetics in the context of dentistry. He found the MS Aesthetics programme expanded his knowledge to a new level. The course brings together people from different backgrounds - pharmacists, doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals - forming a rich process of learning.
Why study Surgery, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at UCL?
We understand the future direction of medicine and science, and our teaching and research are dedicated to meeting new patient and industry needs. Come and learn from an interdisciplinary network of experts and practitioners in surgical and interventional sciences. We work to restore pain-free functional mobility and independent living, and develop highly targeted imaging, sensing, management, and energy-based interventions that can be applied to clinical practice.
Access to state-of-the-art facilities
MSc Burns, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery student Hansel says access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources was vital in expanding her knowledge base.
Try a Perioperative Medicine module
The online master's in Perioperative Medicine gives you the advanced knowledge to treat patients who are undergoing or recovering from surgery.
I manage things at my own pace
Harriet found it very challenging to work with patients living with pain, so chose our online MSc Pain Management to boost her knowledge.
I hope I've raised the bar
Gertrude was keen to gain a professional qualification, the MS Aesthetics (Minimally-invasive Aesthetics), to make a mark in a low-regulation aesthetics industry.
Use novel ideas to solve problems
Professor Gavin Jell explains how one of the focuses of our applied programmes is translating our discoveries in the lab into outcomes for patients.
It catapulted me a level higher
Experienced aesthetics practitioner Zunaid says the MS Aesthetics (Minimally-invasive Aesthetics) has boosted his skills for performing procedures.
Careers
In an increasingly competitive environment, our qualifications set our graduates apart from other practitioners. They give clinicians a notable point of difference if they are looking to secure higher training in the fields of surgery or perioperative medicine. This is often due to the wide exposure with emerging technologies, such as 3D printing or specialty plastic reconstructive surgery.
Depending on your programme, you may emerge with a professional competence framework in minimally invasive aesthetic, categories of dental and oral surgery, or an internationally recognised qualification in perioperative medicine. Graduates take away key skills in critical thinking, independent learning, and scientific method that will benefit both your current and future careers.
One of the biggest perks of studying here is that it is a top-class institution. We are ranked consistently among the best in the world and the facilities are top-class. We've got the best equipment and instruments, and we’ve got amazing lecturers and supervisors. We get a lot of guest lecturers, which is good because we can broaden our horizons.
Feature: Pain Management MSc
This specialist Pain Management MSc is aimed at clinical professionals from all backgrounds involved in the delivery of integrated pain services in primary or secondary care. The course is ideal for anyone wanting to improve the lives of people living with pain while also accelerating their own career. Watch an introduction.
Our research in Surgery, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine
Our broad depth of research in Surgical and Interventional Sciences includes bioengineering, neuromodulation, surgical innovation and transplants, nanomedicine and nano systems and urology. We are award winners at the European Association of Urology and contribute towards advances in prostate and kidney cancers. Our cutting edge-technology helps us to detect, diagnose and develop novel treatments in areas of surgery and surgical sciences.
2/3 of UK cosmetic surgery injections not by doctors
UCL analysis of the UK's cosmetic injectables industry finds 68% of practitioners who are administering injections are not medical doctors
Benefits of two forms of surgery for osteoarthritis
Patients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis who undergo surgery see equally good outcomes from the two main surgical treatments.
Our teaching leads
Read about the passionate teaching leads at the forefront of Surgery, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine education.
Director: MSc Advanced Critical Care Practice
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Lecturer: MSc Perioperative Medicine
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Lecturer: MSc Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Director: MSc Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Director: MSc Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Director: MSc Musculoskeletal Science and Medical Engineering
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Lecturer: MSc Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Director: MPhil/PhD Surgery and Interventional Science
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Director: MSc Perioperative Medicine
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Did you know?
We pioneered in anaesthesia
Robert Liston (pictured) was Professor of Clinical Surgery at UCL. In 1846, he performed the first operation under anaesthetic in Europe.
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