Advanced Physiotherapy: Musculoskeletal MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

36,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Anatomy and PhysiologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This postgraduate programme integrates the advanced clinical, academic and research components of musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. The emphasis is on the advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-informed management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Flexibility in the selection of modules allows for physiotherapists with particular interests to be accommodated.

The programme offers students the opportunity to evaluate and challenge existing practice, develop and undertake clinical research and learn about new and emerging treatment options. Students will develop clinical skills and understanding of evidence-based practice in their field of specialisation through completion of taught modules and at least one compulsory clinical placement. Students will benefit from the clinical mentorship of recognised experts in physiotherapy when on placement.

Students on the MSc Advanced Physiotherapy: Musculoskeletal programme undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of six compulsory modules including the research project (165 credits) and one optional module (15 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time 12 months, flexible 2-5 years) is offered. The programme consists of five compulsory (105 credits) and one optional module (15 credits).

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, part-time 12 months) is offered. Students undertake modules to the value of 60 credits. The programme consists of two compulsory modules and one core module.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This postgraduate programme integrates the advanced clinical, academic and research components of musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. The emphasis is on the advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-informed management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Flexibility in the selection of modules allows for physiotherapists with particular interests to be accommodated.

The programme offers students the opportunity to evaluate and challenge existing practice, develop and undertake clinical research and learn about new and emerging treatment options. Students will develop clinical skills and understanding of evidence-based practice in their field of specialisation through completion of taught modules and at least one compulsory clinical placement. Students will benefit from the clinical mentorship of recognised experts in physiotherapy when on placement.

Students on the MSc Advanced Physiotherapy: Musculoskeletal programme undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of six compulsory modules including the research project (165 credits) and one optional module (15 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time 12 months, flexible 2-5 years) is offered. The programme consists of five compulsory (105 credits) and one optional module (15 credits).

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, part-time 12 months) is offered. Students undertake modules to the value of 60 credits. The programme consists of two compulsory modules and one core module.

Admission Requirements

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100+
185+
3.3+
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Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in Physiotherapy; or an approved Diploma in Physiotherapy together with evidence of appropriate clinical and/or teaching experience and a commitment to continuing professional development. We expect students to have had at least two years post-qualification clinical experience and UK state-registration is preferred.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
16,000 GBP
International
36,500 GBP

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