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Full time | Preston Campus | 1 year | JAN-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Medical Specialisations: F-O Management (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Designed for medical and healthcare professionals, the MSc Musculoskeletal Management course will equip you with the advanced knowledge and skills you need to successfully care for patients with MSK conditions.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are a prevalent and major cause of ill health and physical disability in the UK as well as globally. They can reduce quality of life, impacting on family and relationship, as well as limiting people’s capacity to work and lead a full life. This is a growing area of healthcare which takes up 30% of UK GP caseloads.

On this Musculoskeletal Management programme, which is targeted as medical and healthcare professionals, you’ll learn how to assess, triage and care for patients. You’ll discover how to apply the clinical theory, practice and associated research in the prevention, assessment and management of MSK conditions.

By the end of the course you’ll have an advanced understanding of the structure and provision of care in this area and the role of multidisciplinary teams in managing MSK disease and exploring new ways of working.

Why study with us

  • Delivered by leading medical consultants, therapists and academics working in conjunction with East Lancashire Hospital Trust.
  • The on-campus block delivery is taught at weekends to fit around your professional work commitments.
  • This programme supports NHS approaches such as Five Year Forward View and MSK strategies to integrate and deliver new sustainable models of care which promote prevention, self-care, and health and wellbeing.

Future careers

This course is ideal as a development opportunity for current medical and health professionals who wish to advance their knowledge and skills related to the treatment of MSK conditions.

Modules

In this module, you'll gain advanced assessment and triage skills, particularly for assessment of the spinal regions. You'll develop a patient-centred, biopsychosocial approach for assessing and managing patients. You'll learn to maximise the outcomes for musculoskeletal disorder patients.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,900

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree in related subject. Applicants must hold Bachelor of medicine bachelor of surgery qualification or relevant professional qualification in related field. Applications from other related professions will be considered on an individual basis.

University information

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate learning today. The University’s main campus is located in Preston, Lancashire – a small yet thriving city which was recently named the best city in the north west of England to live and work (Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2022). The university has a student and staff community of around 38,000 people...more

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