The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Module for Specialist Healthcare Professionals is a three-month course by the MS Trust. It is designed for new in post (minimum three to six months) MS specialist nurses, therapists and other health professionals who specialise in supporting people with MS.
The module provides a strong foundation of MS knowledge upon which further specialist knowledge can develop. It covers a range of clinical and professional issues relevant to health professionals undertaking a specialist role.
The MS Trust has entered into a collaborative partnership with The Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences at Birmingham City University to deliver this module. Your assignment can earn you 20 credits at Level 6 (undergraduate) or Level 7 (Masters).
The Development Module dates for 2025 are:
- 12-16 May 2025
- 15-19 Sep 2025
To register your interest please complete the booking form below or email education@mstrust.org.uk.
The course starts with a week of in person teaching (Monday - Friday). This will be located at the Cromwell Hotel in Stevenage. After the taught sessions, you'll have three months to work on your assignment. This course is equivalent to 200 study hours. You will receive continued support for your assignment via online tutorials.
You must be working at Band 6 or above to be eligible for this course. We would also expect you to:
- have been in post for at least three months, and
- have a caseload where 50% or more patients have MS.
The MS Trust receives no government or NHS funding. However, we are fortunate enough to receive funding from supporters which means we're able to continue our work.
The money to run our foundation module is provided through a number of bursary funds: A Specialist Nurse Fund, The Dr Rosemary Toye Bursary Fund, The Helen Ley Bursary Fund or The MS Therapists Education Fund.
Receiving funding for your place on the Foundation module means that £2,160 (including VAT) has been invested in you, your professional development and our joint commitment to helping those living with MS.
Attendance and engagement are crucial - failure to attend without giving sufficient notice means that this donated money, and your positive impact on the MS community, is lost.
The cost for the course, for those not entitled to a funded place, is £2,160 (including VAT). This includes the cost to register with Birmingham City University (£360 including VAT) to complete the assignment. Please note, the assignment is compulsory.
The MS Trust is committed to offer a fixed number of fully funded places to those working in a MS Specialist Nurse role. Nurses working in other roles (e.g. MS support nurse, MS infusion nurse) should contact the MS Trust for advice about funding your learning.
There are bursary options available for therapists and other health care professionals who specialise in supporting people with MS, please look here for funding options.
NHS Trusts also have education funding available if you apply for them.
Please contact education@mstrust.org.uk for further details.
To register your interest please complete the booking form below or email education@mstrust.org.uk.
