Program Overview

Introduction to Performing Arts Medicine (by DL) PG Cert

The Performing Arts Medicine (by DL) PG Cert is a distance-learning program designed for individuals already involved in health services, health education, or performance science who wish to work with musicians, dancers, actors, circus artists, and other performers. This program is ideal for students who want to learn more about performers' physical and mental wellbeing.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this program, applicants must have:

• A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• 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)
• 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

Course Overview

The PG Cert Performing Arts Medicine covers areas such as:

• Performance psychology
• Environment and lifestyle issues
• Travelling and touring
• Other occupational risk factors in performance
• Dance, circus, instrumental music, and voice performance science
• Acting training and career
• Health promotion and health education practices within the arts

This program is delivered over one or two years and provides the ideal foundation for the Diploma or MSc in Performing Arts Medicine.

Who This Course Is For

We welcome students from backgrounds in:

• Medicine
• Physiotherapy
• Osteopathy
• Chiropractic medicine
• Manual medicine
• Nursing
• Sports therapy
• Athletic training
• Biomedical sciences
• Psychology
• Speech therapy
• Performance sciences

If you are trained in another field, we will review your application individually and may suggest additional short course training before offering you a place.

What This Course Will Give You

This program offers:

• Broad knowledge of a wide range of art forms and their demands on performers, and how these impact their wellbeing
• Specialized skills you can apply to your own professional practice
• The understanding and skills needed to work in performing arts clinics in various settings
• An extensive curriculum updated regularly based on evidence-based literature
• The choice of studying one-year full-time or on a modular/flexible pathway over two years
• Teaching by UK and international lecturers who are experts in their field

Employability

You will graduate with highly valued knowledge and experience and become part of an ever-growing healthcare community with a common interest in the wellbeing of the performer. You will develop specialized skills you can incorporate into your professional practice or participate in performing arts clinics in various settings.

Networking

There are many opportunities to network through our cross-disciplinary departments and research centers. We offer online and live events where you can meet and hear from researchers, performers, and experts in the field.

Teaching and Learning

This program is delivered through pre-recorded and live virtual lectures, online discussions, and journal clubs. You will also have access to useful resources and activities within our virtual learning environment. Assessment is through online coursework, such as presentations, essays, blogs, and forum participation.

Modules

The part-time program consists of four compulsory modules in one academic year:

• Occupational Risk Factors in Performance
• Performance Psychology
• Science of Instrumental Music and Voice Performance
• Science of Dance and Circus Performance

The modular/flexible pathway allows you to attend four modules over two academic years, with the same module options as the part-time program.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for this program are:

• UK students: ｣6,200 (fees to be confirmed)
• International students: ｣12,200 (fees to be confirmed)

The program is also available on a modular (flexible) basis. Additional costs include approximately ｣200 per year for textbooks and course documents.

Accessibility

The department will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities. Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team.