Pain Science and Management (Taught)

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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. Why study this course?

Taught by research active academics and internationally renowned specialists in their field

Flexible ways to study via a part-time or modular route with various qualification options

Benefit from the School of Allied Health Professions' strong links with Keele University’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, and Pharmacy and Bioengineering and with local clinical units

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. Duration of study is 1 to 3 years. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For information regarding modules for this course, please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

Entry requirements

The course is open to allied health professionals, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and psychologists interested in this field. Applicants should normally have at least a 2:2 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology or other relevant qualification. In addition, 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. Forms for UK Professional Council registration are available from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), General Medical Council (GMC) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This process can take at least eight weeks, so please do apply early. All students must have third party insurance for modules that involve practical skills. All applications are assessed on an individual basis. Applicants should ensure that their personal statements identify why they wish to study this course.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Information relating to the tuition fees and funding options for this course can be viewed on the Keele University website. https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/postgraduatestudy/tuitionfeesandfunding