Overview

The Pain Management MSc at UCL provides clinical professionals with the advanced skills required to deliver integrated pain services in primary and secondary care settings. This comprehensive programme explores the socio-economic impact of pain and transitions from acute to chronic states, addressing complex conditions and modern interventions. Students benefit from a flexible digital learning environment that connects a global cohort of healthcare practitioners.

Why Pain Management at UCL?

Studying at this institution offers access to research-led material from internationally renowned experts at the UCLH Pain Management Centre. The curriculum features world-class expertise in managing pain for cancer patients and survivors, alongside the world's first module dedicated to Neuromodulation. Students gain unique insights from global leaders at an institution consistently recognised for cutting-edge research and innovative clinical services.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 18250 per year
National fee: GBP 9200 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through core modules that cover the full spectrum of pain science and clinical practice. Modules may include:

Pain and Society
Acute Pain
Chronic Pain
Pain in Cancer Patients
Headache, Paediatrics and Abdominopelvic Pain
Strategies for the self-management of Pain
Neuromodulation
Managing pain in the community
Pain Management Dissertation

Careers with Pain Management

Graduates are ideally positioned for senior clinical positions, health management roles, or doctoral-level research. Recent alumni have secured highly skilled employment within NHS Trusts and university hospitals as specialist nurses and physiotherapists. The programme also supports general practitioners, osteopaths, and chiropractors looking to lead integrated community pain services or pursue careers in medical innovation and industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pain in Cancer Patients
Managing Pain in the Community
Neuromodulation
Chronic Pain
Strategies for the Self-Management of Pain
Acute Pain

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants should also be registered/licensed healthcare professionals with a demonstrable interest in pain management.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9200 GBP / year

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Funding

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