Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy – (M.Sc.)

The course is offered as a two-year part-time programme. Students will follow a sequential route through modules. Year One includes HCT024 Research Methods in Health and Social Care, HCT027 Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis and Treatment, and HCT229 Advanced Practice Module. Year Two consists of HCT126 Applied Anatomy and Assessing Function and HCT028 Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis and Treatment, Advanced Assessment and Management. The Advanced Practice module is divided into two placements each of three weeks duration undertaken following completion of modules HCT027 and HCT028; this module is an integral part of the course.

Students may leave with any number of credits according to how many modules they successfully complete; students must complete all modules to be eligible for the award of a PgDip. Students who proceed to successful completion of a research project and subsequent dissertation will be eligible for the award of a Master of Science.

The course is delivered by a combination of lectures, tutorials, student and tutor-led seminars, practical and clinically-based learning, and self study. Assessments are designed to reflect the need for students to demonstrate their ability at analysing and evaluating a situation but also to use a variety of ways to present their ideas and abilities. Assessments include written and oral presentations, small projects, practical and clinical assessments, and a research project.

Special Features
The distinctive features of the Programme include:

* the opportunity to acquire the theoretical and practical requirements to gain membership of the MACP.
* external lecturers who are experts in their field
* small group teaching
* the opportunity for students to learn in a School that is well respected within the physiotherapy profession
* the involvement of research-active and clinical staff in Programme design and delivery
* the emphasis on independent learning in a research-led environment
* the emphasis on acquisition of high quality clinical reasoning skills and the development of innovative ideas
* flexibility of delivery, permitting graduates to pursue professional careers whilst studying part time