Key Facts

Subject area: Musculoskeletal conditions
Faculty: Faculty of Health
Research Institute: Primary care and Health Sciences
Type of Programme: PhD / MPhil
Duration: PhD – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
MPhil – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Starting Date: Any time of the year
Entry Requirements: See here
International entry requirements We accept a range of qualifications from other institutions. Details here.
Standard English Language requirements apply. Details here
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The main research focus for iPCHS is in the area of musculoskeletal conditions. This work is carried out by multi-disciplinary teams of academics and clinicians, with input from active research user groups.  Our research aims to contribute towards preventing musculoskeletal conditions from starting, getting worse or causing long-term disability in later life. These conditions, which  include low back pain, chronic pain, regional pain, osteoarthritis, and multi-morbidities, are researched using a range of traditional and innovative approaches and methods. 

  • Musculoskeletal Pain – including low back pain, chronic pain, regional pain

  • Osteoarthritis

 

Contact Details
Administrator Sue Weir
Tel : (+44) 01782 733922
E-Mail : s.weir@cphc.keele.ac.uk