Overview

The Musculoskeletal Practice (Hand Therapy) degree at University of Essex sits within our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences. This provides an exciting opportunity to join a community specifically focused on sports and exercise science, sports therapy and physiotherapy. This will allow us to bring together our internationally recognised research, share knowledge, and enhance placement and vocational opportunities for our students and graduates.

The expert staff

We have a range of staff involved with this pathway including Sarah Golding - Accredited Hand Therapist, and various other tutors such as other injecting practitioners and Therapists with a special interest in the upper limb.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soft Tissue and Joint Injection Therapy

Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment

Current Concepts in Upper Limb Rehabilitation

Medication use in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Leading change in healthcare

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Deadlines: to be confirmed

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant first degree OR a relevant professional experience or qualifications that demonstrates ability to study at Level 7.

A minimum of 1 year post-registration experience and relevant musculoskeletal experience.

Current Registration with the relevant UK or equivalent professional body.

HCPC or equivalent registration e.g. in case of doctors (GMC) and Nurses (NMC), non-radiographer sonographers must evidence their qualification.

This degree pathway is not available to students who require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

To be confirmed.

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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