Practitioners with a Special Interest–Musculoskeletal Medicine with Rheumatology MSc / PGDip
University of Bradford
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MSc - Master of Science

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The Ridge Medical Practice

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MAR-25

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MSc - Master of Science

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OverviewThis programme enables practitioners to gain a formally recognised standard of competence in MSK with Rheumatology.It is taught and run by advanced clinicians, allied health professionals and service improvement specialists and is designed for General Practitioners, Nurse Specialists and other medical professionals working in the specialty clinical environment.The structure of the programme is specifically designed to encourage the development of the specialist practitioner role, by ...Read more

Overview

This programme enables practitioners to gain a formally recognised standard of competence in MSK with Rheumatology.

It is taught and run by advanced clinicians, allied health professionals and service improvement specialists and is designed for General Practitioners, Nurse Specialists and other medical professionals working in the specialty clinical environment.

The structure of the programme is specifically designed to encourage the development of the specialist practitioner role, by encouraging collaborative clinical work-based training between the practitioner and the clinical mentor.

The emphasis is on critical thinking, reflective learning and the practice of evidence-based medicine. Students are enabled to directly apply their learning to their current and future roles.

This programme is delivered at The Ridge Medical Practice.

Once you achieve the Postgraduate Diploma you can progress onto an MSc award by completing a final 60 credit Clinical Management Project at the University of Bradford, giving you an MSc in MSK for Practitioners with a Special Interest.

Learning and assessment

A variety of teaching methods are employed in the programme to enable students to fulfil the varied modular learning outcomes.

Face-to-face tuition: this occurs at the beginning of each module in Bradford. Tutors are available by email if required during placement periods to handle learning queries. Tutors are clinical practitioners (consultant specialists and PwSIs).

Work-based learning: this forms the central part of the programme of study, in the form of clinical placements - each six month module should contain at least 14 weeks of hands-on practical study in a secondary care environment. This learning is undertaken on placement in the locality, under the supervision of a clinical mentor. Students approach the mentor in the first instance: they must be a GMC registered consultant/Advanced clinician in whose name appears on a national register of practitioners, and who has teaching experience. The clinical mentor will receive a specific Mentor Guide including advice and support from the course management team in fulfilling the role of mentor.

Career support

All students are employed within their specialties, and are able therefore to directly enhance service delivery by application of learning to their clinical practice.

Career prospects

Achievement of the qualification can provide new employment opportunities and promotions.

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27 Feb 20

I did my MSc in this university and continued with my MD here. Its so good that i continued with my postgraduate here. The students will not only study will also have a fun life..Read more

SR
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02 Feb 15

Superb university, extremely good courses offered, welcoming, excellent students union and especially sports clubs and teams. Wonderful experience. Proud to attend University of..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students must be a suitably qualified registered primary or secondary care practitioner, demonstrating successful study skills at level 6, with at least two years relevant work experience. Students must obtain support from an NHS hospital trust consultant or Advanced Clinician (GMC Registered), in their Specialty for mentorship and the provision of a clinical attachment. Students must produce evidence of relevant registered qualification, currency and academic qualifications.

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Students should contact the Ridge Medical Practice in Bradford for fee information.

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27 Feb 20
I did my MSc in this university and continued with my MD here. Its so good that i continued with my postgraduate here. The students will not only study will also have a fun life...
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02 Feb 15
Foundation in Clinical Sciences and Medicine leading to BSc Clinical Sciences BSc (Hons)
Superb university, extremely good courses offered, welcoming, excellent students union and especially sports clubs and teams. Wonderful experience. Proud to attend University of...
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University of Bradford
The Ridge Medical Centre, Cousen Road Bradford Bd7 3jx Bradford BD7 3JX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Frizinghall  1.7 miles away
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