MSc Clinical Management of Pain (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip, PgProfDev

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

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 in human patients.

You must currently be in a patient-facing, clinical role, working with human 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 and intend to continue in this role, or a similar role, for the duration of the programme.

We will also consider your application if you have a professional qualification, such as

, with at least three years of clinical experience working with human patients who have been experiencing pain.

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You must take these courses
Pain - A Multidimensional Phenomenon
Must be taken during Block 1 (Sem 1)

PAMA11067
10 credits
Assessment, Measurement and the Multidisciplinary Approach
Must be taken during Block 2 (Sem 1)

PAMA11054
10 credits
Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology and its Relevance to Pain Management
Must be taken during Block 3 (Sem 2)

PAMA11055
10 credits
Understanding the Pharmacological Management of Pain
Must be taken during Block 4 (Sem 2)

PAMA11068
10 credits
Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Pain Management
Must be taken during Block 5 (sem 2)

PAMA11057
10 credits
Introduction to Pain Management in Practice
Must be taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond

PAMA11070
10 credits