Pain Science and Management
Postgraduate
In Keele
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Keele
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Start date
Different dates available
This course provides students with a sound understanding of the physiology and pharmacology of pain, the psychosocial aspects of pain, and the assessment of pain
It also provides a thorough understanding of research methodology
The School of Health & Rehabilitation 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 endeavour to fulfil these needs within the field of pain management
Although based in the School of Health and Rehabilitation, 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 programmes of study
The part-time MSc programme can be completed in two years, but students may take up to five years if they wish (modular route)
The structure of the course therefore allows flexible learning in accordance with individual student interests and needs
Part Time route (2 year course)
Modules are taken over 3 semesters and then the dissertation is taken in the final semester (2 semesters per year)
45 credits of option modules must be taken in total within the first 3 semesters, most modules are 15 credits, some may be 30 credits
For the part time route, payment can be made in 12 instalments over 2 years
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About this course
The course is open to allied health professionals, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and psychologists interested in this field. Applicants should normally have a first or second-class honours 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.
Forms for UK Professional Council registration are available...
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Subjects
- Part Time
- Rehabilitation
- University
- Physiology
- School
- School Health
- Pharmacology
Course programme
The part-time MSc programme can be completed in two years, but students may take up to five years if they wish. The structure of the course therefore allows flexible learning in accordance with individual student interests.
Please visit the Faculty website to view details of all modules and sessional dates.
The core modules meet the needs of individuals to review and evaluate the scientific background of their own specialism and to integrate this into their clinical practice. The option modules allow students to devise a programme to suit their own specific requirements in terms of professional and personal development. The Research module and Evidence-Based Practice module together with the dissertation develop the student’s research capabilities and critical evaluation skills.
The following indicate the range of modules that may be offered.
Core Modules (each 15 credits, totalling 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
Introducing Acupuncture (15 credits)
Principles and Practice of Joint and Soft Tissue Injection (15)
Motor Control Retraining of Movement Dysfunction (30)
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 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 programme 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.
Additional information
Pain Science and Management