PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice (Hand Therapy)

Name: Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice (Hand Therapy)
Price: 19100 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Essex

Colchester, England

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2 yearsDuration

£19,100Per Year (Intl)

£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Essex, the PgDip Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice (Hand Therapy) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. We understand that you may not have time for a full-time degree, so our CPD pathways allow you to study flexibly in the way that best suits you. The structure, mode of delivery, and level of support allow you to progress towards a qualification at Masters level. This pathway enables clinicians who have specialised in Hand Therapy to advance their practice. International tuition fees are £19,100 per year, home/UK fees are £8,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Evidence-Based Hand Therapy Practice

Clinical Injection Therapy Techniques

Research Methods and Design

Service Quality Improvement and Audit

Advanced Musculoskeletal Pathology and Management

Critical Appraisal of Clinical Research

Independent Research Project

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

Entry requirements UK entry requirements In order to apply for a place on this degree pathway you will need to have: A relevant first degree OR a relevant professional experience or qualifications that demonstrates ability to study at Level 7. A minimum of 1 year post-registration experience and relevant musculoskeletal experience. Current Registration with the relevant UK or equivalent professional body. HCPC or equivalent registration e.g. in case of doctors (GMC) and Nurses (NMC), non-radiogr

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	62	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,100

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£38,200

Home Student Fee

£8,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£28,500	£31,000
3 years	£22,000	£28,500	£34,500
5 years	£26,500	£34,500	£44,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working

4%Studying

20%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

43%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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