MSc Advanced Practice Musculoskeletal Health
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Scholarships
Chancellor Yunus Scholarship
GCU will cover £7,000 towards your tuition fee for the full-time MSc Social Innovation master's course commencing September 2025.
Up to £7,000GCU Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship
New to GCU Regional Scholarship
£3,500 scholarship in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £3,500
Career opportunities
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)
Cost of study
For international students enrolling in this programme at GCU for the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee is £16,200.
Admission
To apply for this course, please complete your application through the university portal or UCAS. For further assistance, contact one of our trained counsellors.
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