Pain Management MSc

UCL (University College London)

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.;

Employability

Combining 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 qualifications

This degree is also available as a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate with fees set accordingly.