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Study Details: MSc 1 or 2 years part time online
Having specialist knowledge in Rheumatology is an increasingly important role and extra responsibility of medical personnel. Our team of course authors and tutors are recognised experts and opinion leaders in their specialty areas. Run with the collaborative partner Diploma MSc, this MSc in Rheumatology is aimed at health professionals who are interested in a leadership role including Doctors, GPs, Allied Health Professionals, Practice Nurses and those with related undergraduate degrees (e.g. Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Occupational therapists, Pharmacists) or equivalent professional qualifications and background experience.
The online Masters course in Rheumatology aims to create professionals who can independently access information and use the information to critically assess, evaluate and disseminate the evidence base related to Rheumatology. It will develop problem-solving and clinical skills together with preparing students to take a leadership role in Rheumatology.
To secure your place on the course, 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.
Please visit the DiplomMSc website for information on the tuition fees.
On completion of the MSc Rheumatology course, you will be able to:
The MSc Rheumatology course will enhance private practice and will help your career progression. The course provides you with a direct opportunity to improve patient care.
MSc: One-year duration
Students progressing from the PG Diploma course do the one-year MSc consisting of the following modules:
● Research Methodologies and Critical Appraisal in Rheumatology
● Professional Project
MSc: Two-year duration
Students who decide to enrol directly on to the MSc (rather than the PG Dip) will do the two-year version, which consists of the following
● Epidemiology, pathophysiology and scientific basis of Rheumatological disorders
● Roles of allied healthcare professionals and the muti-disciplinary team in the treatment of Rheumatology patients
● Drugs and therapeutics in management of Rheumatological conditions
● Management of inflammatory arthritis
● Connective tissue disease and vasculitis
● Soft tissue disorders, degenerative arthritis and crystal arthropathies
● Research Methodologies and Critical Appraisal in Rheumatology
● Professional Project
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