MSc Advanced Practice (Musculoskeletal Health) at Glasgow Caledonian University

The Musculoskeletal Health pathway of the MSc Advanced Practice, for registered healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, podiatrists, medical doctors and nurses. It builds knowledge and skills in musculoskeletal health, explores current research and includes a research project, strengthening critical analysis, clinical reasoning, evidence-based decision-making, leadership, communication and education. Exit awards are MSc, PgD and PgC.

Duration: Full time 1 year; part time 2-3 years  |  Intake: January 2027 (part time); September 2027; January 2028 (part time)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Advanced Research Methods, Dissertation and Human Movement and MSK Analysis. Optional modules include Advanced Musculoskeletal Practice, Advanced Assessment and Management of Illness and Injury, Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners, Principles of Practice in Medical Ultrasound, Developing Advanced Practice, Advanced Leadership for Health & Social Care Practitioners and Artificial Intelligence for Health and Social Care Practitioners (L11).

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped for clinical and leadership roles across musculoskeletal services in the NHS, private practice and independent healthcare, such as Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioner, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, First Contact Practitioner and specialist musculoskeletal posts, and move into clinical leadership, service development, education and research.

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