MSc Orthopaedics

Course overview

The MSc Orthopaedics at the University of Chester is designed to develop specialist knowledge and skills in orthopaedic disorders and their management. The course focuses on specific orthopaedic conditions while providing flexibility to accommodate students’ academic and professional backgrounds and future career plans. Students develop knowledge of: • Musculoskeletal anatomy • Musculoskeletal pathophysiology • Orthopaedic disorders • Hip and knee conditions • Spine disorders • Shoulder and upper-limb conditions • Degenerative bone diseases • Inflammatory bone diseases • Metabolic bone diseases • Congenital musculoskeletal disorders • Acquired musculoskeletal disorders • Clinical decision-making • Evidence-based practice • Patient-centred care • Ethical decision-making • Teamwork in orthopaedic practice • Research and service improvement The course also examines how evidence from laboratory research can inform patient care, healthcare guidelines and clinical practice.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£15,500 / year

Initial deposit

£1,500 initial deposit is required to proceed with the interview. 100% tuition fee deposit/payment is required to receive the CAS letter.

Country

England

Campus

Exton Park

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

For Pakistani applicants, Chester currently lists the following general postgraduate equivalencies: • 4-year BSc/BEng: 55% or GPA 2.2/4.0 or above • 4-year BA/BBA: 65% or GPA 2.4/4.0 or above • MBBS: 50% or above • DPharm: 50% or above • Doctor of Physiotherapy: 50% or above • Dentistry: 50% or above • Veterinary degree: 50% or above • Master's degree after a 4-year Bachelor's: 55% or above These are the university's general Pakistan postgraduate equivalencies. The MSc Orthopaedics also has the course-specific requirement for an appropriate/relevant academic or professional background.

General entry requirements

Academic requirement Applicants should normally have: A minimum 2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject. Examples of relevant backgrounds include: • Medicine • Biomedical Science • Dietetics • Human Biology The university also considers applicants with appropriate professional qualifications and suitable background knowledge and skills. The course specifically welcomes applications from: • Graduates of related undergraduate programmes • Junior doctors • NHS staff • International students with appropriate qualifications • International doctors • International healthcare professional

Scholarships & discounts

PG: Up to £2,250 £1,250 confirmed tuition fee discount Additional £1,000 Merit Scholarship for students with 65% or above UG: Up to £1,000 Merit Scholarship 75% required for Science subjects 80% required for Humanities subjects

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£1,500

Course modules

The MSc comprises 180 credits. Core modules Module · Credits Clinical Medicine · 20 Orthopaedics · 40 Dissertation: Translational Medicine · 60 The course page also describes the translational-medicine component of the programme, which develops understanding of the evidence used in clinical decision-making and how empirical research informs healthcare guidelines and practice. Clinical Medicine — 20 credits This module takes a precision-medicine approach to the patient's journey, from initial presentation and symptoms through diagnostic processes to treatment. Students focus on diseases, pathology or body systems relevant to their particular programme. Orthopaedics — 40 credits This is the specialist module of the MSc. It covers: • Musculoskeletal anatomy • Musculoskeletal pathophysiology • Hip and knee • Spine • Shoulder and upper limb • Degenerative bone diseases • Inflammatory bone diseases • Metabolic bone diseases • Congenital musculoskeletal disorders • Acquired musculoskeletal disorders • Ethical decision-making • Teamwork • Patient-centred orthopaedic care The module is intended to support progression into clinical practice, academia or healthcare management within orthopaedics. Dissertation: Translational Medicine — 60 credits The dissertation is a student-led research project supported by tutorials. Students can undertake: • Primary research • A systematic review • A service-improvement project The module develops skills in: • Research design • Evidence retrieval • Critical appraisal • Qualitative data collection and analysis • Quantitative data collection and analysis • Implementation science • Project management • Research communication • Dissemination of findings Total: 120 credits shown in the current module listing. The university describes the MSc as a 180-credit programme; the remaining credits are represented in the programme structure/associated translational-medicine teaching described on the course page. For a website, I recommend displaying the three named modules above exactly as currently listed rather than inventing an additional module title.