PGCert Applied Ergonomics: University of East London

About the programme

This programme examines ergonomic principles within the context of the prevention and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It will equip you with the core skills and competencies to ensure a working knowledge of ergonomics, ensuring practice is underpinned by a strong theoretical understanding of practical issues, including compliance with relevant legislation.

Career opportunities

The programme will appeal to people working in a range of health disciplines, such as physiotherapists, podiatrists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses and medics. Most students will return to the clinical environment and will be in a position to seek a post at a higher level, such as specialist or advanced practitioner status. The programme could also lead to research or further study, or other roles such as consultancy in related commercial enterprises.

Programme structure

The programme forms part of this Post Graduate Framework for Health Professionals which offers a wide range of accredited short courses and modules focused around patient centred care and evidence based practice.

Students are required to complete two core modules:

• Clinical Ergonomics and Occupational Health
• Applied Ergonomics in the Workplace

Admission requirments

Students will all have:

• a first degree in a health related discipline classified as second class or above
• professional registration with the relevant regulatory body from their home country and/ or
• current membership of their relevant Professional Body
• relevant work experience is desirable but the applicant’s overall profile will be considered during the admission’s process

They anticipate that the programme and modules offered may be of interest to a range of health disciplines including Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Nurses, and Medics.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required.

Students who apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement.