Physiotherapy MSc (PGCert PGDip PGDip)

  • Overview

    This masters course will enhance your physiotherapy practice. Integrated within the university's health and social science graduate programme, it provides both physiotherapy specific and valuable cross-disciplinary experience through modules that may be shared with other courses in the scheme.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 1 year (max 2 years)

    Part-time: 2 years (max 6 years)

  • Course content

    Course structure

    A flexible modular framework normally involves six one-week study blocks at the university. To be awarded the MSc you need to complete three core modules, three option modules and a relevant dissertation. The dissertation may be based on research carried out either in the university or in another suitable environment.

    Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group tutorials, workshops, online and blended learning and laboratory-based work, assessment being by the method most appropriate to the subject.

    Syllabus

    Research Methods for Health Professionals

    plus two from:
    Key Issues in Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation
    The Health Professional as an Educator
    Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Chronic Lung Disease
    Ergonomics for Health Professionals
    Analysis of Function
    Exercise in Rehabilitation
    Key Issues in Neurological Rehabilitation
    Extended Scope of Practice
    Contemporary Issues in the Health and Wellbeing of Older People
    Practice Development Through Independent Learning
    Exploring Pain
    Continuing Professional Development by Critical Reflection
    Exploring Health and Wellbeing
    Developing Professional Learning


    plus three further modules which may also come from the list above or other suitable modules in the health and social science graduate programme

    Dissertation

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing.

    Degree and/or experience:
    This course is for qualified physiotherapists. Applicants should normally hold an honours degree in physiotherapy but applicants with suitable alternative qualifications such as Diploma in Physiotherapy will be considered. Professional registration as a physiotherapist with some post-registration experience.

  • Location

    Location Help Eastbourne

  • Career opportunities

    Career opportunities include clinical specialist, consultant physiotherapist, physiotherapy management, general management, clinical educator and physiotherapy education. Opportunities also exist for further study at MPhil and PhD level.

    Successful completion of this course does not provide registration with the Health Professions Council.

    Visit the careers centre website.

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    Physiotherapy (MSc) (Full time)  [L2BH025]
    UK/EU (Full Time)4,500 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)8,100 GBP
    International (Full Time)11,500 GBP

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    You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.

    Entry requirements

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing.

    Degree and/or experience:
    This course is for qualified physiotherapists. Applicants should normally hold an honours degree in physiotherapy but applicants with suitable alternative qualifications such as Diploma in Physiotherapy will be considered. Professional registration as a physiotherapist with some post-registration experience.







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Graduate Programme in Health and Social Sciences
This course is part of our Graduate Programme in Health and Social Sciences. The programme allows you to sign up for one module at a time and build your qualification as you go. It also gives you access to a range of interdisciplinary modules across a broad selection of health and social science subjects. Find out more

 

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