Overview
The Advanced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Practice MSc at Liverpool Hope University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme developed alongside clinical partners to enhance the expertise of healthcare professionals. This degree focuses on translating high-level evidence into practical clinical skills, promoting critical thinking and advanced reasoning to meet the needs of diverse patient populations. Students are prepared to deliver safe and effective care for complex musculoskeletal presentations within various healthcare environments.
Why Advanced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Practice at Liverpool Hope University?
The university has invested £16.5 million in state-of-the-art infrastructure and clinical facilities to support this programme. Students have access to the School of Health Sciences’ comprehensive laboratories, including dedicated spaces for biomechanics, exercise physiology, and a strength and conditioning suite. A significant feature is the on-site physiotherapy and sport rehabilitation clinic, where students can apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting. The teaching team consists of research-active academics and clinical experts from fields such as medicine and sport rehabilitation, ensuring the curriculum remains at the forefront of modern practice.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- National fee: GBP 10000 per year
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Syllabus
The curriculum is designed to meet the NHS Health Education Advanced Practice framework. Modules may include:
- Advancing skills in MSK Practice
- The Spine and Upper Limb
- The Spine and Lower Limb
- Mentored clinical practice
- Biomechanical techniques in human health and performance
- Population Health and Physical Activity
- Research Methods and quality improvement
- Research Project
Careers with Advanced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Practice
Graduates are well-equipped to progress into advanced practice roles within specialist musculoskeletal environments in both the NHS and private sectors. The programme provides a route for physiotherapists to gain Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioner status and membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. Potential career paths include advanced clinical and rehabilitation roles, triaging positions, healthcare management, and opportunities in health promotion, research, or higher education. The focus on leadership and education ensures that graduates can influence practice change and lead service improvements within their organisations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
The Spine (Cervical and Thoracic) and Upper Limb
Mentored clinical practice
Biomechanical techniques in human health and performance
Population Health and Physical Activity
The Spine (Lumbar and Pelvis) and Lower Limb
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a first or second class honours Degree in a relevant healthcare profession such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, medicine, osteopathy.
- Be a registered and fully qualified Health Care professional normally with a minimum of three years’ clinical experience in musculoskeletal health with an appropriate supervisor in practice.
- Students whose first language is not English are normally required to have an IELTS 7 or other equivalent recognised English language qualification. In certain circumstances the University also permits study that students have already carried out at Postgraduate level to be taken into account.
Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
If you are a home student who is studying part-time, we invoice half the full-time fee on registration for the first year of your course and the remaining bala
Living costs
Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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