Musculoskeletal Science MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Students on this MSc programme acquire essential scientific knowledge, improve their basic research skills, and are equipped with the ability to solve the musculoskeletal problems emphasised within the NHS framework. The programme emphasises the four major areas as identified by the Bone and Joint Decade - arthritis, osteoporosis, trauma and spinal disorders, and transferable skills and research methodology in orthopaedic bioengineering.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of eight taught modules (120 credits), and a research project (60 credits).

Students will be awarded an MSc on successful completion of all taught modules and research project; a Postgraduate Diploma on successful completion of eight taught modules (all core modules plus any four from options); and a Postgraduate Certificate on successful completion of four taught modules.

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time nine months and flexible study up to five years) is offered.

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, full-time three months and flexible study up to two years) is offered.

• Clinical Aspects of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery, Part I
• Musculoskeletal Tissue Biology - Form and Function
• Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Part I
• Research Methodology and Generic Skills

Up to 60 credits of optional modules (4 modules) drawn from the following:

• Clinical Aspects of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery, Part II
• Musculoskeletal Tissue Biology - Disease and Dysfunction
• Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Part II
• Research Governance
• Clinical Experience in Musculoskeletal Surgery
• Surgical Skills in Orthopaedic Surgery

All MSc students undertake an independent research project that will contribute to cutting-edge scientific, clinical and industrial research, and culminates in a dissertation and oral examination.

The programme is delivered through a combination of taught lectures, seminars, tutorials, group project work and workshops. Assessment is through online MCQs, coursework, and the dissertation and viva voce. Candidates are examined in the year in which they complete the programme.

The programme will be taught mostly at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, London. Some teaching will also take place in Bloomsbury.