Physiotherapy – (M.Sc.)

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Please note that this course is suspended for the 2010/2011 academic year. It is expected that intake will resume from September 2011.

Mode of StudyThis programme uses a flexible learning format that combines an online learning environment with short blocks of on- campus time.

Full-time: Students can study full-time (60 credits per term) over one year. Modules would be taken over two terms and the dissertation completed after completion of the modules. Teaching will use a combination of an online learning environment and blocks of on-campus classes.

Part-time: Students can also study part-time (30 credits per term) over two years. Modules would be taken over four terms and the dissertation completed after completion of the modules. Teaching will use a combination of an online learning environment and blocks of on-campus classes.

The advantage of the flexible learning format is that blocks of on-campus time are scheduled in advance to allow for full- or part-time work (if desired) depending on the students needs and whether study is full- or part-time.

Core Modules

The programme will incorporate four core learning modules (75 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits). Assignments within these modules can be focused on the student's area of speciality.

* Research Methods (30 credits)
* Evidence Informed Practice (15 credits)
* Teaching and Learning in Healthcare (15 credits)
* Clinical Leadership (15 credits)
* Dissertation (60 credits)

Optional Modules

Students will choose 45 credits of optional modules in areas of interest to them. Optional modules may be within one speciality area or among different speciality areas. Specialities offered by the MSc Physiotherapy Programme will include cardio respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology and management. The programme reserves the right not to offer all speciality modules every year. Additional elective modules may be available within other MSc Programmes within the School of Health and Social Care depending on student´s area of interest.

Students must complete either three 15 credit modules from the list below or one 15 credit module and one 30 credit module. Modules may be within one speciality or students may choose modules from different specialities.

* Human Resource Management and Diversity in Healthcare (15 credits)
* Financial and Operational Management in Healthcare (15 credits)
* Strategic and Change Management in Healthcare (15 credits)
* Physiological and Cognitive Basis of Motor Control (15 credits)
* Clinical Neurology (15 credits)
* Clinical Application in Neurological Rehabilitation (15 credits)
* Acute Cardiopulmonary Management (15 credits)
* Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (30 credits)
* Cardiopulmonary Experiential Learning (30 credits)
* Core Science in Musculoskeletal Practice (15 credits)
* Advanced Clinical Management in Musculoskeletal Practice (30 credits)
* Musculoskeletal Experiential Learning (30 credits)

Short Courses

There are many short courses/modules that may be studied individually to update professional knowledge or may be used as part of the credit accumulation and transfer scheme to provide advanced standing awards or to advance diplomas to degrees for registered professionals.

AssessmentAssessments have been designed to reflect the knowledge of the programme. Through the process of assessment, the student will be required to demonstrate scholarly achievement commensurate with postgraduate study. Formal assessments will encourage students to critically analyze theory and research and evaluate relevance to clinical practice.