As a multidimensional phenomenon, it is essential that pain is managed through multidisciplinary initiatives and inputs that aim to ease suffering and improve the quality of life for those living with pain.

Through a solid, theoretical understanding of the biological, psychological and social concepts that drive, develop and maintain pain, students will explore the multifaceted nature of pain and its effects. Students will gain an advanced understanding of the specialist area of pain management including the biological and physiological concepts needed for the effective assessment and management of patients in pain.

Overall, students will gain the knowledge, understanding and evaluative skills to provide advanced clinical care so as to improve outcomes for patients.

This part-time, fully online programme will support the need for up-to-date knowledge, skills and theory in a wide variety of clinical areas in pain management.

Each course of the programme is divided into a set of themed sections in which material is presented in a blend of short online lectures, practical case studies, directed readings, podcasts and archived webinars.

Discussion boards provide directed assessment tasks while input from expert guest lecturers and tutors offer students opportunity for collaborative critical discourse and debate of current issues.

This programme is affiliated with the University's Global Health Academy.

Entry Requirements

If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS Academic module: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: 92 (with at least 20 in all sections)

- PTE: 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the 'Communicative Skills' sections - 'Enabling Skills' section scores are not considered)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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The online programme will provide a knowledge and understanding of the key elements and principles of clinical trial design, delivery and analysis. In addition to a knowledge and understanding of the principles of GCP and their practical implementation in clinical trials.

This programme is suitable for graduates in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences and other allied disciplines involved in Clinical Trials.

This programme will support the demand for appropriately qualified investigators to lead clinical trials of all phases. Each course is divided into a set of themed sections in which material is presented in a blend of short online lectures, practical case studies, directed readings, podcasts and archived webinars. Discussion board tasks and live expert guest lectures offer opportunity for collaborative critical discourse and debate of current issues under the guidance of expert teaching staff.

The programme covers Commercial Aspects of Drug Discovery and Development, Trial and Project Management, Statistics and Data Management, Regulations and Ethics, Imaging, Medical Devices and Complex Interventions.

Entry Requirements

A relevant undergraduate degree, with an excellent or very good classification (equivalent to first or upper second class honours in the UK), or a medical degree. Applicants who fall below these entry requirements, but have relevant work experience (3-5 years) may be considered on a case by case basis. You may be admitted to the Certificate level only in the first instance.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS Academic module: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: 92 (with at least 20 in all sections)

- PTE: 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the 'Communicative Skills' sections - 'Enabling Skills' section scores are not considered)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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Conservation Medicine is an emerging discipline that studies the complex relationships and interactions between animal health, human health and ecosystem health. This programme provides veterinarians with the skills and knowledge required to be effective practitioners of conservation medicine.

This programme is designed to address the demand for online training in conservation medicine and provides in-depth training in a modular flexible format, ideal for veterinarians who wish to achieve a world-class award while maintaining busy professional and personal commitments.

Participants will gain the capacity and necessary expertise to contribute effectively to this rapidly growing multidisciplinary field and to enhance career opportunities.

This programme is affiliated with the University's Global Health Academy.

Entry Requirements

A recognized undergraduate veterinary degree is required.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS Academic module: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: 92 (with at least 20 in all sections)

- PTE: 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the 'Communicative Skills' sections - 'Enabling Skills' section scores are not considered)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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This three year, part-time, distance learning programme will develop both creative and reflective responses to fiction or poetry through practical and literary critical application. Consulting with established writers and discussing the work of peers, students will extend their creative and editing skills and their capacity for imaginative and constructive criticism.

Students will be taught through individual tutor consultations (5 per annum), asynchronous online writing forums (small groups, 3 per annum). In years one and two, they will take part in monthly, synchronous, online seminars in creative practice (delivery of which will account for time zone differences) as well as a subsidiary course in literary studies. In year three, supported by further tutor consultations and writing forums, students will work towards completion of the final portfolio of creative writing.

Entry Requirements

Applicants require a good honours degree in an appropriate subject.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS: total 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each module)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: 100 (at least 23 in all sections)

- PTE(A): total 67 (at least 61 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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The MSc in Dementia: International Experience, Policy and Practice is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of staff when supporting people who have dementia and their carers.

The MSc programme has been developed by putting the experience of the person with dementia at the forefront, recognising the importance of policy and of making direct links from learning to practice. You are supported to share experience and to transfer learning to your own environment.
You will be enabled to:

- develop an understanding of the impact of dementia around the world

- develop cross cultural knowledge of dementia
understand the experiences of people with dementia

- develop a critical perspective of the assets and abilities of people with dementia

- gain new research based perspectives on the provision of dementia care and support internationally

- develop leadership skills and confidence to implement dementia services or strategies locally

- understand the changes associated with dementia and the importance of individualized interventions and approaches

Entry Requirements

- An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in nursing, social work or an allied health profession.

- Experience of providing support for people with dementia.

- Access to a computer with Internet connection.

Participants with strong professional experience but lower qualifications may be considered subject to evidence of academic ability and at the discretion of the Programme Director.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS Academic module: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: 92 (with at least 20 in all sections)

- PTE: 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the 'Communicative Skills' sections - 'Enabling Skills' section scores are not considered)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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