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    9 months part time

Course Description

Experience a unique online course designed to enhance your musculoskeletal medicine skills

Musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine is a rapidly developing field of medicine practised by a variety of clinicians including general practitioners and allied healthcare professionals. This online course is specifically designed to provide you with the ultimate flexibility, tailor your time to suit your schedule.

Our online PGCert in MSK medicine is built to meet the needs of those wishing to work in this field within both primary care and community MSK services. The course has been developed by some of the UK’s leading MSK clinicians, ensuring it provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in a range of MSK settings.

This comprehensive course will provide you with everything you need to know to begin or progress your career in MSK medicine.

Course highlights

  • Flexible learning via an online education platform.
  • Monthly live online tutorials.
  • Individual topics taught by UK clinicians who are experts within their specialist field.
  • Direct academic and career support from our tutor team.
  • The course is aligned with the joint MSK Diploma exam of the Primary Care Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine Society and the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons)

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Many of our students are currently working in the field of MSK medicine or looking to enter it. This PG Cert will provide you with the knowledge needed to work in MSK in a primary care or community setting. Through support with your clinical mentor on the course, a range of opportunities for career development are available.

Graduate roles and destinations

  • Sport and Exercise Medicine Doctor.
  • NHS Physiotherapist.
  • Police Rehab Unit.
  • Military Rehabilitation.
  • MSK Sonographer.
  • FCP Physiotherapist.
  • GP with extended role in MSK.
  • GP Trainee.

Module Details

Year 1 compulsory modules

MSK Issues of the Upper and Lower Limbs 30
Rheumatology, spine and chronic pain 30

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