Our immersive programme places you at the heart of the operating theatre using the latest virtual reality technology. Youll gain expertise in the rapidly developing area of laparoscopic surgery – as well as bowel anastomosis – and develop your confidence in clinical settings. Laparoscopic surgery is a technically demanding area of medicine and few people have the necessary expertise to work in this area. This course allows you to learn complex skills that are in high demand. Our programme provides you with a unique opportunity to practice and perfect laparoscopic technical skills in the low-stress, high-feedback environment of our Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation Centre. Youll gain all the training you need to meet the standards set by the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland to obtain your LapPass (the ‘Laparoscopic Passport). Gaining a LapPass means youll have a benchmark qualification that recognises your laparoscopic skills in a simulated environment.

Career Paths

Youll leave this programme able to apply for the LapPass – the Laparoscopic Passport from the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.

The technical skills you gain on this programme will accelerate your surgical training and significantly enhance your career prospects.

Youll also gain the clinical skills and experience necessary to pursue further academic research at PhD or MD level.