MSc Applying Physiotherapy (Practice-based)
Distance learning
Location • Collegiate Campus
Subject area • Physiotherapy
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At a glance
At a glance
Designed with physiotherapists working outside the UK in mind, this course allows you to explore an academic approach your practice. Your online learning modules are supported by an intensive teaching programme that develops clinical assessment and hands-on practical skills to supplement your theoretical learning and online discussions.
Key points
• Gain a UK masters in physiotherapy whilst studying in your home country.
• Explore your own professional development or an area of interest.
• Attend practical skills-based teaching to develop your hands-on skills.
• Take an in-depth look at a specialist area during your dissertation.
This course is for physiotherapists worldwide who wish to explore an academic approach to their practice, but who are unable to travel to the UK for extended periods of time. You gain a UK masters degree while living in your home country. You can also choose this option if you are UK based, but cannot commit to campus-based or full-time study.
You critically evaluate your practice and explore your own professional development or particular areas of interest. All modules have a focus on your practice as a physiotherapist and the course encourages you to apply your learning to the context in which you work or could work.
The course is involves online teaching and practical delivery. The overseas teaching block is limited to one two-week study period. It is designed to offer hands-on, specialised practical skills to supplement the teaching and discussions explored through distance learning study.
The teaching team have developed and embedded a range of innovative teaching methods to provide an engaging on-line learning experience using media-enhanced resources and technologies.
The course begins with two modules exploring your current assessment, clinical reasoning and practical handling skills. These modules are designed to develop your learning at masters level, encouraging you to work both individually and alongside each other. You are familiarised with university systems, processes, and the resources available.
The online teaching continues with several core modules and up to three optional modules. You receive individual and group support from the teaching team and fellow students throughout the course.
During your dissertation, we support your research into various therapy-related areas, such as • professional and technology-enhanced education • neurological rehabilitation • older people • low back pain • psychosocial issues in patient management.
Your studies are led and taught by an interprofessional therapy team who are all registered and experienced allied health professionals. They have a wealth of international experience and specialist expertise in research, distance learning education and autonomous clinical practice.
Our students come from various cultural backgrounds and sharing their different experiences is an important aspect of the course.
Find out more about MSc Applying Physiotherapy (Practice-based)
Distance learning – 24 months, with a two-week study block delivered at our partner's campus (anticipated to be in Malaysia) in January 2015
Starts January 2014
To apply for this course complete an application form
2013/14 academic year
Typically £1,530 a stage for PgCert, PgDip and MSc stages
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
2013/14 academic year
Typically £7,200 for the course, payable in PgCert, PgDip and MSc stages
2014/15 academic year
Typically £7,380 for the course, payable in PgCert, PgDip and MSc stages
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
You are assessed by various methods which may include • presentations • written assessments • practical demonstrations • vivas.
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Mel Lindley, course leader (7:10)
Mel Lindley, MSc Applying Physiotherapy course leader, explains more about the course, its structure, how it is delivered and the course content.
Distance learning study
Distance learning is a rewarding and flexible way to learn. You study at the time, place and often pace of your choosing, to fit around your personal and working life. Like all types of learning, you need skills in personal organisation, time management, self-motivation, and a commitment to academic study.
As a distance learning student, you normally learn away from the University – in your own home or place of work. Most of our distance learning courses are delivered online via a portal called Blackboard.
We prepare you for your distance learning course with an online induction package. It helps you develop and practise your skills and allows any issues, concerns or development needs to be addressed prior to commencing a course of study.
You're fully supported by our learning centre, with library database searches and information enquiries, journal article supply and other help in accessing library and information services, all without having to travel to Sheffield.
We believe that you learn best when you engage in prolonged debate. Your course provides an active learning experience, with an ongoing dialogue between you, your peers and your tutors via discussion forums, blogs and others. You carry out a series of structured tasks, which build towards a successful final assessment submission.
Staff profiles
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