MSc Pain Management

The Pain Management MSc course at Cardiff University focuses on providing its students with an advanced understanding of the science of pain management, promoting critical thinking, clinical and research skills to facilitate informed choices in patient care. The course aims to improve students' competencies and skills to benefit their professional career and further study in the field of pain management.Course Content: During the first year, the course covers topics such as, physiology and psychology of pain, pharmacology, principles of research, pathophysiology of chronic pain and its management. In the second year, the course explores topics such as, management skills, options for managing chronic pain, and application of research in practice. For the final year project, students can choose between a literature review or a small-scale study project.Key Modules: Core modules include Pain: Physiology, Pathology, Psychology, Pharmacology, Management of Chronic Pain, and Research methods. Optional modules consist of Complex Chronic Pain and its Management, Advanced Patient Management, Advanced Research Methods, and Dissertation – Systematic Review or Empirical Project.Accreditations: Completion of the course at Cardiff University gives you a qualification that is recognised globally and will offer recognition of your learning and development in the field of Pain Management.Future Careers: A master's degree in Pain Management can lead to a career in healthcare, research, teaching, and policymaking related to the field of pain management. Past students have found employment in a variety of roles including specialist doctors, allied health professionals, nurses and healthcare scientists. The taught knowledge and skills can also open up opportunities for further research and academic work in the future.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.