Pain Management

Entry requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

• First degree or equivalent (including international qualifications)
• Relevant professional healthcare (e.g. doctor, nurse) qualifications

Those without recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account.

Months of entry

March, September

Course content

Having a specialist knowledge in Pain Management is an increasingly important asset and extra responsibility of medical personnel. The online Diploma in Pain Management has a unique focus on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to pain management and service provision.

On completion of the Pain Management Diploma, you will be able to demonstrate a systematic understanding of the care of patients in Pain Management; critically evaluate current research in inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary Pain Management and demonstrate a critical understanding of self-care promotion for acute and chronic pain and deliver management strategies for the investigation and treatment of patients with pain conditions.

Information for international students

The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.