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Pain Management MSc

UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This specialist programme is aimed at clinical professionals from all backgrounds involved in the delivery of integrated pain services in primary or secondary care. Combining cutting-edge research with an international reputation for clinical excellence, the UCL Pain Management MSc is ideal for anyone wanting to improve the lives of people living with pain while also accelerating their own career. You will learn: To question your own understanding and beliefs around pain Research methods and ethical principles underpinning pain research Health economics and social impact of pain How to design pain services that meet the needs of people living with pain Pathophysiology of pain Pharmacology of pain and therapeutics Managing pain in cancer patients including post-chemotherapy pain Management of headache and abdominopelvic/urogenital pain Managing pain in children and adolescents Strategies for the self-management of pain Neuromodulation for chronic pain Pain management with mental health, substance misuse and multiple morbidity Community pain management strategies. This programme is designed to be undertaken part-time over 2 years alongside students' normal clinical work.EmployabilityCombining academic excellence with UCL's reputation as London's global university and our strong links to industry, the prospects for graduates of this programme are excellent. Whether you wish to continue with patient care in the NHS or private sector, pursue doctoral research, or work in industry and innovation, this programme will equips students not only with the knowledge and skills but also the networking links and research experience to take their career to the next level.Optional qualificationsThis degree is also available as a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate with fees set accordingly.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 18,250per year

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    7th out of 123 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    169 78%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    4th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    50th

    1

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