Breast Surgery Qualifications

Overview

Breast certification can now be achieved through the EBSQ (breast) exam supported by a European curriculum

The European Board of Surgery Qualifications (EBSQ) is increasingly recognised in some European states as the specialist breast qualification. UK breast surgeons are now seeking this specialist certificate to allow them to compete with what, on paper, may appear to be better accredited European/international applicants.

UEMS - EBS - Section of Surgery Division of Breast Surgery

Read the December 2021 newsletter here

Further information

You can find more information on the Division of Breast Surgery of the Section of Surgery of the European Union of Medical Specialists on the website here, including information about future dates and venues for examinations

To view a presentation on the EBSQ please click here

There are now two Masters level qualifications available, which have moved from the University of East Anglia to Anglia Ruskin University.

• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery MCh (Masters of Surgery) 
• Principles of Breast Oncoplastic MCh (Masters of Surgery) 

Both are run online over two years and include compulsory modules in Benign and Malignant breast disease, Oncoplastic Breast surgery and Mastectomy and Breast reconstruction. Students can then choose to undertake either the Clinical research or the Clinical Management module prior to the compulsory Major project. Each clinical module is 12 weeks in length and awarded 30 credits.

Masters in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (MCh)

This is a two-year online course with a practical OSCE assessment. It has been designed primarily for students who work in the UK and Europe who can travel to the campus in Chelmsford Anglia Ruskin for their practical assessment.

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Masters in Principles of Breast Oncoplasty (MCh)

This is an entirely online two-year course designed for access by International students.

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Both courses commence in September 2026.

For further information, applicants should contact:

lisa.wakeman@aru.ac.uk (Academic Course Director)

A 16 week online CPD module designed to provide theoretical grounding in the principles and practice of clinical breast ultrasound (US) for practising breast clinicians.

The module will cover level 1 knowledge and application of theory, mapped to the UK Royal College of Radiologist’s curriculum for breast ultrasound for non-radiologists. CPD accreditation is awarded based on time spent in online participation.

A face to face practical study day will compliment your online theoretical learning, and you will be encouraged to maintain a reflective logbook available via our partner organisation, Logitbox.

This course is aimed at Consultant Breast surgeons, Senior trainees in breast surgery, Radiograghers and Physician Associates.

Introductory Fee £500.

For more information and to register please visit Breast Ultrasound Module or email: blendedlearninguk@jpaget.nhs.uk

This interactive module parallels the breast patient journey – from GP referral through to diagnosis, surgery, adjuvant treatment and discharge. Regardless of your speciality, you will encounter patients who have or have been treated for breast cancer, and an understanding of the disease will be invaluable knowledge.

Members of the Association of Breast Surgery are eligible for a 20% discount. Please complete this application form for further information. Please note you will be required to submit both your RCS number (obtained by registering at the top of this page) and your ABS membership number.

Application form