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Pain Science and Management – (M.Sc.)
Keele University
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| Application Deadline: | July 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,430 - | ||
| Location: | Keele / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 16 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Keele University
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 Health 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 aim of this flexible modular course is to broaden the student’s knowledge and understanding in Pain Science and Management, plus encourage personal development. The IASP core curriculum for professional education in pain is reflected in this programme. It is also about fostering greater insight into how different disciplines, through a programme of shared learning and teaching, can contribute to this aim. This course facilitates analysis, discussion and critical appraisal of scientific and clinical knowledge.
Contents
The MSc programme comprises taught modules to the value of 120 M Level credits and a dissertation of 60 M Level credits, giving a total of 180 credits. Students may choose to finish their studies after completing 60 taught credits (Postgraduate Certificate) or 120 taught credits (Postgraduate Diploma), or they may study any module on a stand-alone basis and obtain the relevant credits.
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
* 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 Health
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 for Spinal Dysfunction (15)
* Essentials of Manual Therapy for Peripheral Joint Dysfunction (15)
* Musculoskeletal Management at the Interface (30)
Modules not requiring third party insurance
* Applied Clinical Anatomy (1) (15)
* Physiology of Neuromusculoskeletal Tissue (15)
* Mechanics of the Neuromusculoskeletal Tissue (15)
* Concepts of Neurological Rehabilitation (15)
* Independent Study (15)
* Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging (15)
* Performance Stability (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.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The course is open to therapists, (e.g. physiotherapists, occupational therapists), other allied health professionals and members of other related disciplines such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists and psychologists. Applicants should normally have a first or second class honours degree (2.1 or 2.2) (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, or an equivalent professional qualification.
In addition, applicants must have completed as least 12 months of professional work experience by 30 June prior to admission or be registered with the UK Professional Council or overseas equivalent. 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.
For students whose first language is not English, evidence will be required of successful completion of an English Language qualification such as TOEFL (minimum 600) or IELTS (minimum 6.5 with at least 6 in each sub-test). All applications are assessed on an individual basis. Applicants should ensure that their personal statements identify why they wish to study this course.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
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