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Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy – (M.Sc.)
University of Birmingham
School of Psychology and Health Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,900 - ≈ € 15,230 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 13 months | Start Date: | September, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
This programme enables exploration of the theoretical basis of manipulative physiotherapy and its application to the development of your clinical reasoning. Using the process of clinical reasoning as its framework, this programme integrates the many approaches to practice in this specialist area. It facilitates an evaluation of existing evidence through the exploration of the assessment and management of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.
The programme offers part-time and full-time modes of study, providing you with the opportunity to tailor your learning experience to meet your personal and professional needs.
Successful completion of the programme qualifies you for membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) and recognition by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).
The Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Masters programme offers you:
* a route to membership with the MACP and IFOMPT
* the support of a personal tutor and dissertation supervisor
* easy travel access with a dedicated University train station
* the opportunity to gain advanced level competences in your clinical specialty
* flexible study which can be organised around your other commitments
On completion of the Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Masters programme you will have the ability to :
* critically evaluate approaches and methodologies for researching theoretical and practical issues relating to clinical practice
* critically evaluate previous professional development and plan future development within the framework of contemporary healthcare practice
* critically analyse the theoretical and conceptual issues underpinning manipulative physiotherapy and the different approaches
* use clinical reasoning skills to enable the effective management of complex clinical presentations
* formulate a justifiable research design and conduct analytically an investigation to address a given problem
* produce a written report worthy of scrutiny in both academic and clinical settings
Contents
Modules
You will take the following six mandatory modules:
* Developing Evidence Based Practice (20 credits)
* Advancing Practice through Personal and Professional Development (20 credits)
* Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy 1: Lower Quadrant (20 credits)
* Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy 2: Upper Quadrant (20 credits)
* Evidence Based Clinical Practice (20 credits)
* Research Dissertation – MSc only (60 credits)
In addition, you will choose one option module to the value of 20 credits (subject to availability and viability).
For this programme, it is also possible to take relevant M Level modules from within the College. These would form part of the optional modules you are to choose as part of the MSc Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy programme. Our optional modules are each worth 20 credits, therefore, if you wish to take modules on offer within the College, these will also need to equate to 20 credits.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
This programme has the following additional entry requirements:
* You must provide documented evidence of a minimum of 1,500 hours' experience post-qualification of using manipulative physiotherapy within a neuromusculoskeletal context; supporting evidence of appropriate continuing professional development during this experience will also be required
* Current registration with the Health Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (includes professional indemnity)
* IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
* TOEFL 580 Paper- based test / 237 Computer-based test.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
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