Rehabilitation Science (Physiotherapy) MSc (PGCert PGDip)
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Overview
This accelerated course enables graduates from biological sciences, behavioural sciences and other health professions to convert their first degree to a masters degree. The course consists of three, 15-week trimesters per year for two years. Students on this course benefit from sharing some facilities, expertise and learning events with students on other health related courses.
Course duration
Full-time: 2 years
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Course content
Course structure
Problem-based tutorials, subject specialist resource sessions and skills workshops make up the learning week for campus-based modules. Study focuses on real-life situations, integrating subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, therapeutic skills, behavioural sciences and research methods. Completion of the Project Studies module and the submission of a dissertation lead to the masters award.
Areas of study
The course begins in April and consists of seven campus-based modules and five clinical practice modules. Year 1 is mainly campus-based with core modules in Cardio-respiratory Management, Neuromusculoskeletal Management and Neurology. Year 2 involves mainly clinical practice placements with the campus-based Dissertation Studies running throughout the year. Completion of all modules leads to the MSc in Rehabilitation Science award.
Syllabus
Year 1
Cardio-respiratory Management
Neuromusculoskeletal Management
Neurological Rehabilitation
Clinical Education (one week observational practice placement) )Year 2
Clinical Education placements (five six-week placements)
Dissertation -
Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.5; or equivalent qualificationOther:
Applications for April 2013 closed on 1 September 2012. If you wish to apply for a place starting in April 2014, applications will open on 1 May 2013 and close on 1 September 2013. We do not make any decisions before the closing date.Degree and/or experience:
Undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above (or equivalent for international students) in biological sciences, behavioural sciences or other health professional education.At least one week of work experience in a physiotherapy setting, preferably in the NHS or other hospital setting is expected before application, please submit evidence of this with your application.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a selection event comprising a group discussion and an individual interview.
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Location
Location
Eastbourne -
Career opportunities
The National Health Service Plan indicates the government's commitment to expand the roles of allied health professionals. Graduates are equipped for careers in the NHS and the private health sector, both in the UK and abroad. After a period of work experience, they can progress to PhD research programmes and contribute to the evidence base of the profession.
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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.
Rehabilitation Science (Physiotherapy) (MSc) (Full time) [L2BH033] UK/EU (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. Island Students (Full Time) For advice on fees for this course please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk, +44/0 1273 642449. International (Full Time) 16,000 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 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.5; or equivalent qualificationOther:
Applications for April 2013 closed on 1 September 2012. If you wish to apply for a place starting in April 2014, applications will open on 1 May 2013 and close on 1 September 2013. We do not make any decisions before the closing date.Degree and/or experience:
Undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above (or equivalent for international students) in biological sciences, behavioural sciences or other health professional education.At least one week of work experience in a physiotherapy setting, preferably in the NHS or other hospital setting is expected before application, please submit evidence of this with your application.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a selection event comprising a group discussion and an individual interview.