MSc Pain Science and Management

MSc Pain Science and Management

The School of Allied Health Professions is based on Keele campus and has a well-established undergraduate physiotherapy programme. It has strong connections both with local clinical units and with other Schools within the University such as the Schools of Nursing & Midwifery, Medicine, and Pharmacy.

Allied health professionals and members of other related disciplines may require both academic accreditation and flexibility when seeking continuing professional development (CPD) and our postgraduate courses endeavor to fulfill these needs within the field of pain management. Although based in the School of Allied Health Professions, this course draws on modules from across the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the wider University encouraging interprofessional education. It is available part-time, or modules can be taken as independent stand-alone programs of study. The part-time MSc program can be completed in two years although up to three years is permitted. Students who opt for the modular route may take up to five years if they wish. The structure of the course, therefore, allows flexible learning in accordance with individual student interests and needs.

Modules

Course Structure

Core Modules (every 15 credits, totaling 75 credits):

  • Research Methods in Health
  • Evidence-Based Practice– this is delivered electronically, entirely via distance-learning
  • Physiology & Pharmacology of Pain
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Pain
  • Assessment and Measurement

Option Modules (credit value in brackets – 45 credits required for MSc and PgDip):

Availability of options may be subject to change in any year and other modules may also be available. Examples are given below, further modules can be found in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Modules involving practical skills – UK Professional Council registration and third party insurance required

  • Principles and Practice of Joint and Soft Tissue Injection (15)
  • Essentials of Manual Therapy Assessment (15)
  • Musculoskeletal Management at the Interface (30)

Modules not requiring third-party insurance

  • Applied Clinical Anatomy (1) (15)
  • Physiology of Neuromusculoskeletal Tissue (15)
  • Concepts of Neurological Rehabilitation (15)
  • Independent Study (15)
  • Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging (15)
  • Assistive Technologies in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (15)
  • Applied Clinical Anatomy (2) (30)

Candidates can also apply for an assessment of prior learning (APL) exemptions against option modules or choose to take option modules from a range offered by other Schools in the University provided they are consistent with the aims of the program and are approved by the Course Team.

Dissertation (60 credits)

A dissertation of 15,000 words on a topic related to the course. Dissertation workshops provide support for students.

Employability

The aim of this flexible modular course is to broaden your knowledge and understanding of Pain Science and Management, plus encourage personal development.

The IASP core curriculum for professional education in pain is reflected in this program. It is also about fostering greater insight into how different disciplines, through a program of shared learning and teaching, can contribute to this aim. This course facilitates analysis, discussion, and critical appraisal of scientific and clinical knowledge.

Key Facts

Requirements

  • Applicants should normally have a first or second-class honors degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • In addition, registration with your professional council is strongly recommended; if this is not obtained then this will severely limit your choice of options since you will not be able to undertake practical clinical modules.

Duration options

Part-time Up to 3 years

Start Dates

September

Fees and Applying

EU/Home – Tuition Fees:

  • Part-time: £4,600

International –

  • Tuition Fees: Confirmed soon
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