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MSc Advanced Physiotherapy Practice

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    1 year full-time

    2-3 years part-time

Course Description

Learn in state-of-the-art facilities, study the latest in clinical research and get leading-edge training in our MSc Physiotherapy course. GCU collaborates with industry to bring a cutting-edge course of study to physiotherapists seeking to advance their careers. The course is delivered by practising experts, specialists and academics – and informed by the latest developments in the field.

You’ll hone your skills in a friendly, open and diverse environment – where we’re focused on advancing your career and committed to global engagement, social responsibility and serving the Common Good. Get a world-class education that takes a cross-functional approach, with contributions from the fields of nursing, podiatry, occupational therapy and radiography as well as physiotherapy, and modules taught by guest experts and experienced academic staff across GCU’s School of Health and Life Sciences.

Drawing on our close relationship with industry, your course includes a wide range of teaching methods to help you advance in your career – including problem-solving activities, case studies, practice-based learning, peer support and blended learning using GCULearn, our high-tech virtual environment.

Entry Requirements

Minimum academic requirement: UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in physiotherapy. Alternatively an unclassified degree or professional diploma in physiotherapy with over two years’ professional experience.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of over £2.5 million per year.

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Student Destinations

You might broaden the scope of your current work – or launch a new career as a clinical specialist, consultant, researcher or private practitioner. Whichever path you choose, your MSc Physiotherapy will give you the skills and qualifications you need to succeed. Our alumni are competitive for roles in the private, public and third sectors, within the UK and abroad.

Recently students have obtained physiotherapy posts in Europe, New Zealand, Canada, USA and Hong Kong & Singapore. Applications to some of these counties require an application that reviews the course specifics and the individual student profile. You may also need to undertake additional exams.

Module Details

  • Advancing Professional Practice;
  • Advanced Research Methods;
  • Advanced Assessment and Management of Illness and Injury;
  • Human Movement and MSK Rehabilitation;
  • Social Action Approaches in Public Health;
  • Supporting Anticipatory Care for Long-term Conditions;
  • Applied Pathophysiology for Advancing Professional Practice;
  • Work-based Advanced Skills and Innovative Practices;
  • Principles of Practice in Medical Ultrasound;
  • Advanced Leadership for Health and Social Care Practitioners;
  • Surgical Management of the Foot;
  • Principals of Diagnostic Investigation;
  • Dissertation.

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