Musculoskeletal Science and Medical Engineering UCL

Overview

Explore a broad spectrum of the musculoskeletal system, including basic science and clinical aspects, on this highly innovative, specialist master's in musculoskeletal science. You will work with leading medical professionals, gain a holistic view of orthopaedic engineering, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, and take away in-depth knowledge appropriate to your career and interests.

You will learn to treat patients with musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, osteoporosis, trauma, fracture, bone cancer, and spinal disorders. You will also develop your scientific knowledge, and enhance your research skills in areas such as orthopaedic bioengineering, musculoskeletal tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

This Musculoskeletal Science and Medical Engineering programme from University College London (UCL) runs at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore which is a world-leading tertiary referral centre and is delivered by experts and consultants attached to Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, where complex orthopaedic cases are referred. This means you will learn alongside renowned medical experts, including surgeons, academic professionals, biomedical scientists, tissue biologists and physiotherapists, and gain an unparalleled grounding in this field.

What this course will give you

This programme offers you the following benefits and opportunities.

• Insight into the causes of human musculoskeletal disease and the chance to study in an environment which is developing innovative therapies and technology to improve quality of life.
• The chance to study at one of the most prestigious medical schools in Europe, at the internationally renowned Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore.
• The Division of Surgery & Interventional Science is made up nearly 400 people, from surgeons, biologists, bioengineers and material scientists and oncologists to clinical trials specialists and researchers.

• An unparalleled grounding in musculoskeletal science and orthopaedic bioengineering, including a holistic view of clinical care as well as orthopaedic sciences and bioengineering.

Networking

On this programme, there are many opportunities to network through our cross-disciplinary departments and research centres. We offer regular events where you can meet and hear from expert speakers and we encourage students to broaden their skills and expand their networks by attending and participating at conferences.