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MSc Advanced Physiotherapy: Musculoskeletal

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 5 years flexible

Course Description

This postgraduate programme integrates the advanced clinical, academic and research components of musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. The emphasis is on advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-informed assessment and 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 assessment and treatment options. Students will develop clinical skills and understanding of evidence-based practice in their field of specialisation through the completion of taught modules and a compulsory clinical placement module. At the university, the taught modules will include sessions led by university staff and a variety of external clinical experts. On clinical placement, students will benefit from the clinical mentorship of recognised experts in physiotherapy.

Who this course is for

This degree is only suitable for World Physiotherapy recognised qualified physiotherapists with at least two years musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinical experience which does not include internship.

Entry Requirements

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. UK state-registration (with The Health Care and Professions Council) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy membership is needed to undertake the Clinical Education (clinical placements) Module.

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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

The programme aims to transform the way you think about the theoretical foundation for musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinical practice and what defines expert patient care.

You will receive rigorous, evidence-based training in best research and clinical practice, which provides you with the skills and knowledge to apply for clinical, educational or research posts.

Employability

Recent graduates have pursued careers in academia, research, management or furthered their clinical practice. Several students have used the MSc as a springboard for gaining funding to undertake PhDs at a range of high-ranking London universities. Graduates have also secured senior positions, such as team leads and clinical specialist posts within major London hospitals.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  Physiotherapy Research and Dissemination
  •  Research Project
  •  Applied Statistics for Health Research I
  •  Clinical Education in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  •  Upper Quadrant: Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Assessment and Management
  •  Lower Quadrant: Advanced Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal Management

Optional modules

  •  Clinical Education in Advanced Physiotherapy, Part 2
  •  Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Skills
  •  Health Management and Clinical Exercise for Pulmonary Disease
  •  Physical Activity and Clinical Exercise in Cardiovascular Disease
  •  Paediatric Neuro-Physiotherapy
  •  Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
  •  Clinical Exercise and Physical Activity
  •  Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  •  Respiration Through Life, Health and Disease
  •  The Heart Through Life, Health and Disease
  •  Neurophysiotherapy: Evidence for Rehabilitation and Practice
  •  Motor Control in Life, Health and Disease
  •  Leadership and Professional Development
  •  Rehabilitation and Management for People Living with Long-term Neurological Conditions
  •  Work Based Learning in Health

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.

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