Overview

The Clinical Management of Pain (Online Learning) course at The University of Edinburgh is a multidisciplinary programme that aims to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence of clinicians working with people experiencing pain using up-to-date evidence in a modern teaching environment.

Our part-time, fully online programme offers you a wide range of educational opportunities. With a flexible and broad selection of options, from single courses through to Masters of Science degrees, we offer you a unique opportunity to have direct contact with international students, lecturers, tutors and experts in pain management from across the world, to widen your understanding of pain in a variety of clinical contexts.

Career opportunities

The Careers Service supports you not only while you are studying at the University, but also for up to two years after you finish your studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pain - A Multidimensional Phenomenon

Assessment, Measurement and the Multidisciplinary Approach

Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology and its Relevance to Pain Management

Understanding the Pharmacological Management of Pain

Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Pain Management

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip: 120 credits

PgCert: 60 credits

PgProfDev: up to 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Complementary & Alternative Medicine View 5 other Masters in Complementary & Alternative Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a healthcare related subject such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacology, osteopathy, chiropractic and other allied healthcare professions involved in the management of pain.

You must currently be in a clinical role, working with patients who have been experiencing pain. This may involve a range of conditions, but pain will be a significant factor in their presentation and management planning. You must have been in the role for at least three months at the time of applying.

It will also consider your application if you have a professional qualification, such as RGN, with at least three years of clinical experience working with patients who have been experiencing pain.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

5700 GBP / year

≈ 5700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5700 GBP / year

≈ 5700 GBP / year

Additional Details

PgCert - £5,700 per full

PgDip - N/A

PgProfDev: 10 credits £950; 20 credits £1,900

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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