MSc/PgDip/PgCert Trauma and Orthopaedics: Spinal
- Part-time study available
- Clinical Placement
- Industrial Placement
- NHS Funding and bursaries available
- Work placement opportunity
This course has been produced in consultation with clinical specialists to ensure that it provides the appropriate content for orthopaedic trainees and advanced practitioners in both Primary and Secondary Care. You will gain the skills and qualification to compete for specialist posts in orthopedics within the NHS and private sector.
This course addresses the needs of orthopaedic trainees and of experienced non-medical health professionals who have been training/developing in their clinical roles.
Many doctors have advanced to higher posts in surgery as a result of completing the MSc.
Non-medical health professionals have advanced to specialist roles. Completion of the Extended Proficiency module provides students with an electronic portfolio of evidence of practice competency.
You will also gain networking opportunities with experts and peers in the field of spinal management.
Alumni Profile
Vicky Lyle: Extended Scope Practitioner
I am an Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner (AOP) with a physiotherapy background, working in an extended role in both primary and secondary care orthopaedics. Having worked as a specialised MSK physio my role developed over the years and now involves assessment, diagnostics, investigations and treatment within an integrated team. I wanted to do the course because I was about to start work in a fracture clinic, dealing with trauma as well as continuing to develop my elective patient role. The evidence based approach and the dynamic consultant lead teaching motivated me to complete the self study elements of the course and I have learnt a great deal from the effort invested. It has even allowed me to challenge practice and introduce new ways of working in some areas.
Industry Links
The course works with a number of orthopaedic companies to provide specialist workshops.
- Arthrex
- Stryker
- DePuy
- Smith & Nephew
There are also a number of bursaries available through these companies.
Not only will you have input from our own, highly experienced staff, you will be taught by clinical experts who are in current practice. Among these are internationally renowned Professors Max Fehily, Philip Turner and David Sochart.
Further Study
Upon successful completion of this course it would be possible to progress on to a PhD, or a PhD via publication. We offer a range of research degrees relevant to your area of practice.