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MSc in Pain Management

A Taught Masters in Pain Management

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR OCTOBER 2013 INTAKE.

HWD/LBR FUNDING IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT THE COURSE ADMINISTRATOR FOR MORE INFORMATION

 Aims

The University of Leicester is a leading centre for research and education in Pain Management, supporting and evaluating new practice initiatives for all registered health care disciplines. It is now the largest provider of taught Postgraduate courses in the UK and we are particularly proud of our record in teaching quality as evidenced by excellent results following the recent Teaching Quality Assessments.

The course has been developed by committed members of a multidisciplinary team, drawn from the University of Leicester and from the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. They are experts in their field and clinically active in Pain Management.

The aim of the course is to create Specialist Practitioners in the field of Pain Management and has been developed specifically to:

  • promote a high level of expertise
  • enable multidisciplinary practice
  • facilitate an evidence-based and academic approach to Pain Management
  • strengthen career advancement opportunities for those with an interest in Pain Management
  • cater for the needs of part-time (2 years) UK and full-time (1 year) overseas students

The programme encompasses the multi-professional learning philosophy of the new NHS and meets the International Association for the Study of Pain recommendation for core curricula in Pain Management.

Course Administration

The Course Director is Professor David Rowbotham, Head of the Division of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management, Leicester Medical School and Head of Service, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Pain Management Service, Director of Research and Development at the University Hospitals of Leicester and he is also the Clinical Director of the LNR-CLRN. The course is overseen by a Board of Studies, members of which include all specialties involved in Pain Management as well as prominent University academics. A dedicated and experienced team of academics and secretarial staff co-ordinate the course from the University Health Sciences Head Office and are readily available at all times to deal with student enquiries.

The 2 year part-time or 1 year full-time degree programme begins in October annually.

A close partnership between University and NHS enables this high quality multidisciplinary course to be delivered by academic and clinical professionals practising pain management. It combines academic excellence with individualised support and enables our students to engage in first class multi-professional learning.

Who Should Attend

The course is for all health-care professionals with an active interest in Pain Management from:

  • Nursing
  • Medicine
  • Physiotherapy
  • Psychology
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Pharmacy

Admission to the course is open to all health-care professionals who have (i) a degree (or equivalent) or (ii) other professional qualifications (eg study at Diploma level) and have undergone a period of recent post-qualification clinical experience. 

Course Structure

    The Pain Management Course is part-time (2 years) or full time (1 year) and consists of 8 modules. Modular work is a combination of intensive taught elements followed by directed self-learning and application to practice. The taught elements are held at 22-28 Princess Road West (a site of the University of Leicester).

    The first module is a 5-day block providing a firm foundation for the course philosophy of student learning. Thereafter, each module consists of a 2½-day taught element held from Thursday to Saturday lunchtime, followed by a 2-month period of independent study and application to practice in participants' own clinical areas. A personal tutor is allocated for advice and guidance during these times.

    Module Dates

    Module dates for the next intake can be found by clicking here.

    Assessment

    Assessment of each module will be performed predominantly by submission of a 2,000-3,000 word assignment which reviews clinical practice and partly by a short written test.

    Participants who successfully complete the 8 modules are awarded the Diploma in Pain Management. The award of an MSc requires successful completion of the modules and submission of a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation.

    Fees & Funding

    HWD/LBR FUNDING IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY.  PLEASE CONTACT THE COURSE ADMINISTRATOR FOR MORE INFORMATION

     

     

    The fees payable for the 2013/14 academic year are yet to be confirmed:

    £11,965 for Full time Overseas students.

    £5,010 Full time Home/Eu students

    £2,505  for Part time Home/EU students

    Please note that all of the above fees are likely to change for the 2014/15 academic year.

    Guides to fees may also be found at the Finance Office. Specialist Registrars may be able to offset the cost of fees from their study leave budget and are advised to discuss this possibility with their Clinical Tutor before application.

    Admissions

    To avoid delay it is preferred that you make any application for the course by clicking on the Apply online. Alternatively you can print out a hard copy of the application form :

    Postgraduate Admissions Team
    University of Leicester
    University Road
    Leicester
    LE1 7RH
    United Kingdom

    All applications are initially dealt with by the Graduate Office. You should direct any enquiries to pgadmissions@le.ac.uk

    General information about being a postgraduate student at the University of Leicester (including how to order a copy of the Postgraduate Prospectus and how to make an application online) is available here.

    The MSc in Pain Management is NOT available as a distance learning option.

    Overseas Students

    The course is also designed to cater for overseas students who can complete the course in just over a year.

    Entry requirements and application process are shown below.  In addition, applicants whose first language is not English and who have not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately prior to the commencement of the course, should normally have one of the following qualifications:

    British Council IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 or above.

    TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 575-600 (or 234 to 250 on the new scale), to include the Test of Written English (TWE) with a score of 4 or above or an the internet based test a score of 90 or above.

    Funding and applying

    For further advice about applying follow this link to the International Office. Click on the following for information about Scholarships & Finance. For other Funding Opportunities, please follow this link to the Graduate School.

    International Students who are currently working in the UK may be eligible for UK student status. To find out if you are eligible, please visit UKCOSA: The Council for International Education[www] or contact them by telephone directly on:-

    • from outside the UK dial +44 20 7107 9922
    • from inside the UK dial 020 7107 9922

    The advice line is open from Monday to Friday 13:00-16:00 (UK time)

    Please note that it is the students' responsibility to check their fee status before applying for the course. 

    Next Step: Request an Information Pack

    Contact Us

    MSc Pain Management Administrator
    University of Leicester
    Department of Health Sciences
    22-28 Princess Road West
    Leicester
    LE1 6TP

    Tel: (0116) 252 5406
    Email: mscpain@le.ac.uk

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