Overview

The Musculoskeletal Medicine Postgrad.Cert course from University of Leeds 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 Musculoskeletal Medicine course from University of Leeds 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.

Career opportunities:

Many of our students are currently working in the field of musculoskeletal 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
MSK Sonographer
FCP Physiotherapist
GP with extended role in MSK
GP Trainee

Programme Structure

Modules include:

MSK issues of the upper and lower limbs
Rheumatology, spine and chronic pain
Throughout both of your modules, there is a focus on the clinician. Topics such as consultation and critical reasoning as well as activities such as case based discussions bring musculoskeletal medicine to life and ensure you have the knowledge and skills to improve the care of your patients.

Audience

Lecturers

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine View 246 other Masters in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should normally have at least a 2:2 honours degree (or international equivalent). Currently, we are accepting candidates with degrees in medicine, physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports rehabilitation/training, podiatry, osteopathy, or other allied healthcare professions. 
Appropriate professional registration should also be held with the GMC, Health and Care Professions Council, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers. Applicants without professional registration with the GMC, Health and Care Professions Council, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers are required to have at least one year of relevant post-graduation clinical experience.

Tuition Fee

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