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MSc Physical Therapy in Musculoskeletal Healthcare and Rehabilitation

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 5 years

Masters Degree Description

This Physical Therapy in Musculoskeletal Healthcare and Rehabilitation MSc explores the underlying scientific principles of physical therapy. Gain first-hand experience in clinical application of the rehabilitation techniques delivered by specialists at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. Delivered face-to-face, our flexible programme is offered over one to five years.

Physical therapy is a rapidly growing discipline. The benefits to health and rehabilitation are becoming more widely appreciated and demand for it is increasing. As our knowledge grows, physical therapists have a responsibility to integrate this new knowledge into their clinical practice. 

This programme will equip you with the necessary skills to become a specialist in this field. We offer an in-depth exploration of the science underpinning a physical therapy approach to treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a related medical, biological science or bioengineering discipline, a clinical qualification, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

Our graduates go on to work at hospitals, both in the NHS and overseas, as well as dental clinics, cardiac rehabilitation specialists CP+R, and Médecins Sans Frontières. Their roles include physiotherapist and therapy professions, GPs, fitness and wellbeing instructors, health associates, health services managers and medical secretaries.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  Research Methodologies and Transferable Skills
  •  Research Governance
  •  Clinical Aspects of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Surgery (Part I)
  •  Musculoskeletal Tissue Biology - Form and Function
  •  Musculoskeletal Tissue Biology - Disease and Dysfunction
  •  Rehabilitation and Multi-Dimensional Patient Management
  •  Movement Science and Pain
  •  Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Application in Physical Therapy
  •  Project Report and Oral Examination Thereon

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