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Pain Science and Management MSc

Keele University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Keele University

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Advance your knowledge and understanding of the physiology and pharmacology of pain, its psychosocial aspects and relevant assessment strategies on our flexible MSc in Pain Science and Management. Multidisciplinary in nature, the programme aims to elevate your professional expertise and skills in this fascinating field of healthcare.

COURSE SUMMARY

Our Pain Science and Management MSc aims to facilitate a greater understanding of this complex topic, supporting your personal development as a medical professional. Our carefully designed curriculum will deepen your knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of the experience of pain as well as your comprehension of the physiology, pharmacology, and modulation of pain.

You will explore core modules that strengthen your existing scientific knowledge and clinical practice skills. Our Research Methods in Health module increases your understanding of the fundamentals of health and social research. You will explore the vital role of Evidence-Based Practice to help you improve your understanding of the strategies for gathering and evaluating evidence. The Assessment and Measurement core module encourages you to explore assessment and measurement theory and the various methods methods utilised within the pain science and management field.

Our optional modules enable you to align your studies with your area of interest and career aspirations. Practical optional modules will require proof of up-to-date registration with a relevant UK professional body, and proof of up-to-date personal indemnity insurance. These currently include studying the use of injection therapy in the management of joint and soft tissue pathology, or you can focus on the essentials of manual therapy assessment where you will deepen your knowledge in areas such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pathology, symptomatology and pain mechanisms.

Other optional modules allow you to focus your studies on improving your applied anatomical knowledge, or expanding your physiological knowledge of the neuromusculoskeletal system in relation to tissue repair, inflammation, and degeneration. You can discover how dynamic ultrasound can be used in evaluating soft tissue anatomy to enhance your clinical evaluation.

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University information

Keele University

Keele University

  • University League Table

    65th

  • Campus address

    Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG, England

The university's beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the largest in England – but you'll find all the most important services and facilities on your doorstep.
With over 120 nationalities studying with Keele, international students are welcomed to its global community.
Dedicated support, scholarships, and preparatory courses to help you through your application, enrolment and beyond.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    56th out of 97 20

    17th out of 33 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    130 57%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    66th

    46
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.80 76%

    72nd

    34
  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    173 70%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    31st

    30
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.07 81%

    6th

    2

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