Musculoskeletal Management Postgraduate Programme By University of Lancashire |TopUniversities

Musculoskeletal Management

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

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 relationships, as well as limiting capacity to work. This is a growing area of healthcare which takes up 30% of UK GP caseloads.The Musculoskeletal Management programme will provide medical and health professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess, triage and care for patients with MSK conditions; to apply the clinical theory, practice and associated research in the prevention, assessment and management of MSK conditions within contemporary healthcare. It will enable professionals to commission and respond to evolutionary changes in the structure and provision of health care. It will increase the practitioner’s knowledge of the multidisciplinary team’s role in managing MSK disease and explore new ways of working.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

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 relationships, as well as limiting capacity to work. This is a growing area of healthcare which takes up 30% of UK GP caseloads.The Musculoskeletal Management programme will provide medical and health professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess, triage and care for patients with MSK conditions; to apply the clinical theory, practice and associated research in the prevention, assessment and management of MSK conditions within contemporary healthcare. It will enable professionals to commission and respond to evolutionary changes in the structure and provision of health care. It will increase the practitioner’s knowledge of the multidisciplinary team’s role in managing MSK disease and explore new ways of working.

Admission Requirements

6+
3+

Applicants admitted onto the course will meet the following requirements:

  • Must hold MBBS/ MBChB qualification or relevant professional healthcare qualification/ registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or relevant regulatory body e.g. Qualified Physiotherapist registered with HCPC.
  • Medical students who have completed a minimum of 3 years MBChB or MBBS are also eligible to apply.
  • Be actively engaged in, or have access to, clinical experience in musculoskeletal practice in order to support learning within the programme.
  • Have sufficient competency in English language (IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent)

Interview procedures and decisions regarding applications will be conducted within the University’s policies on equal opportunities and admissions.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
880 GBP
International
0 GBP

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