Program Overview
The Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice at University of Essex is a MSc programme in Humanities over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Total credits: 180
30 credits from the following:
- SE713: Understanding and Managing Complex Musculoskeletal Conditions (15 credits)
- SE714: Soft Tissue and Joint Injection Therapy (15 credits)
- SE717: Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment (15 credits)
- SE761: First Contact Musculoskeletal Practice (30 credits)
Plus the following two compulsory modules:
- SE731: Leading change in healthcare (30 credits)
- SE730: Research Dissertation (60 credits)
Plus your choice of the following two options:
Option 1
- SE747: Postgraduate Research Methods (Distance Learning) (30 credits)
- Plus 30 credits from the list below.
Option 2
- SE785: Musculoskeletal Research: Data Collection and analysis (15 credits)
- Plus 45 credits from the list below
Remaining optional modules:
- HS632: Preparation for Independent and Supplementary Prescribing V300 (30 credits)
- SE713: Understanding and managing complex musculoskeletal conditions (15 credits)
- SE714: Soft tissue and joint injection therapy (15 credits)
- SE717: Advanced musculoskeletal assessment (15 credits)
- SE729: Applying and Using Learning in Practice (15 credits)
- SE761: First Contact Musculoskeletal Practice (30 credits)
- SE783: Current Concepts in Upper Limb Rehabilitation (15 credits)
- SE784: Medication use in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (15 credits)
- SE786: Evaluation of Clinical Practice for Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioners (30 credits)
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Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
UK entry requirements
In order to apply for a place on this degree pathway you will need to have:
- A relevant professional qualification and current registration with the relevant UK professional body.
- A minimum of four years post-registration experience.
- A relevant first degree or relevant professional experience and qualifications that demonstrate ability to study at level seven.
- Currently employed in a relevant field of practice.
- Provide a demonstration of existing specialist competencies in musculoskeletal practice.
You will also need to be:
International and EU entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Emailpgadmit@essex.ac.ukfor further details about the qualifications we accept. Include information in your email about the undergraduate qualification you have already completed or are currently taking.
IELTS entry requirements
For non-native speakers of English an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 450/200.
If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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Colchester, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 72 months