Performing Arts Medicine MSc

at University College London

Modules
 

• Research Methodologies and Transferable Skills
•  Performing Arts Medicine Dissertation
•  Environmental and Lifestyle Issues and Travelling and Touring for the Performing Artist
•  Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular Injury in Performing Arts Medicine
•  Science of Dance and Music Performance
•  Performance Psychology
•  Pain and Disability Management in Performance
•  Clinical Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Performing Artist
•  Clinical Management of the Professional Voice User

A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) or a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university in a relevant discipline (e.g. medicine, physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, nursing, sports science, biomedical sciences, athletic training) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A second-class Bachelor's degree (or the overseas equivalent) in psychology, speech therapy, or performance science is also acceptable for the PG Cert.

UK students
£14,700    

International students
£29,400    

Careers in Performing Arts Medicine vary from academic and educational to clinical and health supporting positions. Performing Arts Medicine gives opportunities for self-employment or participation in multidisciplinary clinical settings.

Graduates gain in-depth knowledge of the diverse field of Performing Arts Medicine. Their specialised skills can be incorporated in their own professional practice or they can participate in performing arts 'in-house' clinics such as in conservatoires, music or dance colleges, orchestras, theatre or circus schools or companies

Graduates' knowledge and experience is valued and they may be invited as educators and trainers in Performing Arts Medicine and will become members of an ever-growing medical community with common interest in the wellbeing of the performer. 

Graduate students present in international conferences and publish in journals becoming members of the global Performing Arts Medicine community.

Graduates who have aspirations for further academic study and research activity, such as progressing to a PhD, will receive appropriate guidance.