Overview
Whether it’s treating fractures, performing joint replacements, or managing musculoskeletal conditions, this field is hands-on, rapidly-evolving, and highly rewarding.In general practice, at least 20% of patient visits are musculoskeletal-related and musculoskeletal cases make up 20-30% of A&E attendances, highlighting the need for specialists in this area.Our flexible, online one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Orthopaedics is designed to enhance your expertise and broaden your career prospects. You will gain in-depth knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions, master evidence-based treatment strategies, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation in orthopaedic care.
This comprehensive orthopaedics diploma programme offers a rigorous academic framework, practical clinical insights, and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to address the growing demand for orthopaedic expertise.
Who is this course for?
This online Orthopaedics course from Orthopaedics at Learna - Diploma MSc is aimed at:
- Nurses- Enhance skills for when working in wards, dealing with orthopaedic issues in a range of settings. Gain a better understanding of the subject to better treat patients within the field. Address shortage of specialists in the subject area, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Doctors- Widen portfolio of medical expertise to further career opportunities within the discipline of orthopaedics. Gain in-depth knowledge of the latest surgical and biomechanical techniques to meet local, regional and national needs for managing orthopaedic trauma. Address shortage of specialists in the subject area, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Our target market is not limited to the categories mentioned above, and all those who wish to learn how to apply the fundamentals of orthopaedics to benefit suffering patients.
- Medical graduates (in related fields such as Biomedical Science and/or Dietetics): Following the completion of this programme students will be able to extend their knowledge and understanding of the speciality of orthopaedics, while furthering their career progression opportunities.
- Operating department staff and allied health professionals: The successful completion of this programme would allow operating department staff and allied health professionals to further their knowledge surrounding orthopaedics, which would increase their ability to effectively treat and assist any patients.
- Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Principles in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Orthopaedic Trauma and Emergencies
- Paediatric Orthopaedics (Elective and Trauma)
- The Spine (Trauma and Elective)
- The Upper Limb
- The Lower Limb
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Wales, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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General requirements
- Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.
- Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.
- Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4500 GBP / year≈ 4500 GBP / year
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