MSc Musculoskeletal Science and Medical Engineering

UCL (University College London)

Explore a broad spectrum of the musculoskeletal system and orthopaedic bioengineering, including basic science and clinical aspects, on this highly innovative, specialist master's in musculoskeletal science and medical engineering. You will work with leading medical professionals, gain a holistic view of orthopaedic science and engineering, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, and take away in-depth knowledge appropriate to your career and interests. Expectations are growing that technology should improve healthcare outcomes and offer better value for money. At the same time, modern healthcare professionals need to understand and embrace the advances in treatment and how we rehabilitate musculoskeletal disorders. Our programme meets both of these needs. We offer the combination of musculoskeletal science, practice, and innovation you need to adapt to a fast-moving, highly competitive discipline. You will learn to diagnosis and treat patients with musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, osteoporosis, trauma, fracture, bone cancer and spinal disorders. You will also develop your scientific knowledge and enhance your research skills in areas such as orthopaedic bioengineering, musculoskeletal tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This course attracts students from many different disciplines looking to advance in an exciting and rapidly developing field. We equip you to make a strong contribution to the development of musculoskeletal healthcare services. You can go on to develop your career in the healthcare sector, the medical device and bio-medicine industry sector, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine and regulatory bodies, as well as in the academic community. This programme runs at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, a tertiary referral centre. It is delivered by experts and consultants attached to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, where complex orthopaedic cases are referred. This means you will learn alongside renowned medical experts, including surgeons, academic professionals, biomedical scientists, tissue biologists and physiotherapists, and gain a strong grounding in this field. The programme is designed to suit the needs of three groups: Medical trainees or MBBS students who wish to take their career to the next level in orthopaedics and sports medicine. Complementary medicine professionals, nurses, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals. Bioengineering, biomaterials, or biological graduates who wish to develop their careers in the healthcare sector, medical device and biomedical industries.