MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

• Be a registered and fully qualified physiotherapist normally with a minimum of two years’ experience in the musculoskeletal speciality.
• Normally hold an honours degree in Physiotherapy (2:1 or 60% and above) or equivalent and evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at master’s level.
• Students whose first language is not English are normally required to have IELTS >6.5 or equivalent for the non-MACP pathway) or IELTS > 7.0 for the MACP Pathway

OR

• BSc Honours Physiotherapy 2:1 (2:2 considered)
• 1- 2 years post-graduation clinical experience in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Non-MCAP Pathway
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) (HLST246) MACP Pathway

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Funding opportunities including scholarships available

Successful completion of this course will enable you to demonstrate your competence as a practitioner who is a specialist in the MSK field of physiotherapy ready to move into a wide range of senior clinical roles such as first contact practitioners, advanced physiotherapy practitioners, clinical specialists, consultants, lecturers, researchers, private practitioners and healthcare managers with the ability to deliver and influence current and future clinical practice.

• Musculoskeletal Management for Advanced Practice (MMAP) – 20 credits
• Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice (SMP) – 20 credits
• Advanced Physiotherapy Practice (MSK) – 20 credits
• A Clinical Approach to Pain for Health Professionals – 10 credits
• Developing Expertise in Professional Practice – credits
• Leading Diverse Workforces (CMI module) – 10 credits
• Applied Research for Advanced Musculoskeletal Practice – 40 credits
• Research Methodology, Design and Methods – 20 credits