MSc, PGCert, PGDip Physiotherapy – Advanced

This program is designed to provide an opportunity for students to question and challenge current practice in aspects of physiotherapy and to enable students to explore in depth, areas of professional interest within physiotherapy. It also aims to enable students to evaluate evidence both for current practice and for new approaches in physiotherapy practice. The structure of the core modules meets the needs of individuals to review and evaluate the background of the physiotherapy profession and to integrate this into their clinical practice where appropriate. The optional modules allow students to devise a program to suit their own specific requirements in terms of professional and personal development. The research module and dissertation, together with core/optional modules such as Evidence-based Practice and Assessment and Measurement, develop the student’s research capabilities and critical evaluation skills.

TAUGHT MODULES

CORE MODULES (EVERY 15 CREDITS TOTALLING 45 CREDITS):

• Research Methods in Health
• Applied Clinical Anatomy 1
• Assessment and Measurement OR Evidence-Based Practice – this is delivered electronically entirely via distance learning
• Dissertation (60 credits)

OPTIONAL MODULE (15 CREDITS):

• Assistive Technologies in Neurological Rehabilitation,
• Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging
• Psychosocial Aspects of Pain
• Applied Clinical Anatomy 2
• Physiology and Pharmacology of Pain
• Physiology of Neuromusculoskeletal Tissue
• Concepts of Neurological Rehabilitation
• OR another in discussion with the Programme Leader