This is a comprehensive research programme suitable for PhDs and MScs covering a diverse range of musculoskeletal disorders. There are ongoing projects in the following areas: musculoskeletal tissue engineering, stem cells and regenerative medicine; orthopaedic engineering and modelling of the musculoskeletal system; osteoporosis and fracture repair; clinical outcome studies. Students are assigned to the relevant research group. Each student's progress is monitored by a thesis committee convened from members within these groups. Students participate in a monthly graduate seminar programme, presenting their analysis of original research. All students are encouraged to present their findings at national and international conferences and to publish their findings in international journals, in advance of submission of their PhD theses for examination.