MSc Advanced Practice Musculoskeletal Health

The MSc Advanced Practice (Musculoskeletal Health) is a specialised pathway within the Glasgow Caledonian University MSc Advanced Practice programme, designed for experienced health and social care professionals seeking to advance their expertise in musculoskeletal care. This pathway delivers a highly relevant curriculum, ensuring each module directly supports your clinical practice development and aligns with your professional ambitions.

This programme empowers practitioners to deepen their clinical knowledge, develop advanced assessment and treatment skills and engage with the latest research in musculoskeletal health. Students also undertake an independent research project in a relevant area of practice, enabling them to contribute to evidence-based care and service development.

Graduates are equipped to take on leadership, research, and advanced clinical roles within musculoskeletal health services across primary, secondary or specialist care settings.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is one of Scotland's forward-thinking and inclusive universities, committed to the Common Good. Renowned for its focus on academic excellence, innovation and social impact, GCU offers career-focused programmes developed in close collaboration with industry.

Students benefit from world-class facilities and expert faculty, ensuring their curriculum remains highly relevant, often incorporating placements and real-world projects. With emphasis on global engagement, sustainability and real-world learning, GCU prepares graduates to lead and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive personal statement detailing their interest in the programme and relevant qualifications, a reference from an academic institution or employer, and a detailed CV that highlights applicable work experience

Grade Requirements:

• A UK honours degree at 2:2 or above (or equivalent qualification) is required. Applicants are generally expected to be registered healthcare practitioners.
• A relevant professional experience will be considered 

English Proficiency:

• Applicants are required to have an academic IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual component below 6.0
• Equivalent qualifications, such as TOEFL or PTE, are also accepted.

For international students enrolling in this programme at GCU for the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee is £16,200.

International students at GCU can access a variety of scholarships and financial assistance designed to support their studies. Opportunities such as the Early Payment Discount, New to GCU Postgraduate, New to GCU regional Scholarships, the Student Loyalty Discount, and the GREAT Scholarships 2025 are available. International applicants are encouraged to explore and apply for these opportunities through the university's scholarship portal.

Graduates of Glasgow Caledonian University's MSc Advanced Practice (Musculoskeletal Health) programme are well equipped to pursue careers in roles such as:

• Lecturer/Academic
• Clinical Researcher
• Emergency Department Physiotherapist
• First Contact Practitioner (FCP)
• Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (APP)

To apply for this course, please complete your application through the university portal or UCAS. For further assistance, contact one of our trained counsellors.