Neuromuscular Disease MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Students will take modules in anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular system, pathophysiology, genetic and clinical research and current clinical trends in neuromuscular disease. They will undertake projects in world-leading laboratories and attend clinical presentations given by clinical experts in the field. Students will also conduct their own research enabling them to acquire methodological, technical and theoretical understanding.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (90 credits), one optional module (15 credits), a literature review (15 credits) and a research project resulting in a dissertation/report (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma, five core modules (90 credits), one option (15 credits) and literature review (15 credits), full-time nine months, part-time two years, flexible five years is also available.

A Postgraduate Certificate, comprising four core modules (60 credits), full-time 12 weeks, part-time nine months, flexible two years, is also available.

• Basic Neuroscience and Investigation of Nervous System
• Motoneurons, Neuromuscular Junctions and Associated Diseases
• Peripheral Nerves and Associated Diseases
• Research Methods and Introduction to Statistics
• Skeletal Muscle and Associated Diseases
• Neuromuscular Literature Review

Students choose one of the following:

• Advanced Genetic Technologies and their Clinical Applications
• Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Paediatric Neuro-Physiotherapy

Students can also choose the optional module more widely from across UCL, with the agreement of the programme organisers.

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words. The project can either be laboratory based, offered by scientists at the UCL Institute of Neurology, or a clinical research project offered by leading experts at Queen Square.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, practical sessions, journal clubs, presentations, supervisory meetings and poster presentations.