Neonatology

Overview

Course Details

The Neonatology MSc course offered by the University of Southampton will develop your neonatal expertise, increase your transferable skills and improve your career options in the field of neonatology.

On this UK master’s degree you’ll learn to solve complex problems in neonatal care and to question neonatal policy and practice.

We’ve developed the course in collaboration with the European Paediatric Society for Research (ESPR). The modules you choose are developed with neonatal specialists and academics across Europe, most of whom are senior members of the ESPR.

You’ll develop your understanding of:

• common and complex neonatal medical and surgical conditions
• the theoretical basis of research and evidence-based practice
• the importance of collaboration, effective communication and the challenges faced by other professionals
• critical and reflective thinking, taking account of the values and beliefs of others, and how your beliefs and behaviours affect others

You’ll meet world renowned guest lecturers who will present their research and with whom you can ask questions and discuss neonatal issues.

Within the neonatal virtual learning environment (VLE) you can access:

• the core curriculum
• cross cultural learning groups
• online tutors
• libraries
• an assessment office

Career Opportunities

This master’s degree in neonatology is suitable if you're a neonatal clinician interested in improving your clinical knowledge and developing your academic career in neonatology.