Course structure

You can complete the MSc, study individual modules, or choose to do the course in postgraduate certificate (60 credits) and postgraduate diploma stages.

To gain the postgraduate certificate you need to complete
• applying reasoning in practice
• applying clinical skills to practice
• professional practice and autonomy
• one 15 credit option module

To gain the postgraduate diploma you need to complete the postgraduate certificate, plus
• measuring health outcomes
• applying research methods in practice
• 30 credits of option modules

To gain the masters you need to complete the postgraduate diploma and a dissertation.

Module descriptions - core modules

Applying reasoning in practice
This module builds skills in clinical reasoning and literature evaluation.

Applying clinical skills to practice
This module underpins advanced clinical practice by exploring principles of practical work and contexts in which physiotherapy is practised.

Professional practice and autonomy
This module involves a critical exploration of healthcare organisation and patient-centred care.

Measuring health outcomes
You critically assess why and how we obtain evidence to show the effect of our interventions and the impact this has on clinical decision making and service delivery.

Applying research methods in practice
In this module you learn to understand and apply research processes in preparation for the dissertation.

Module descriptions – options

You choose up to three option modules.

Musculoskeletal practice
This specialist module develops your knowledge and skills relevant to the assessment, identification and purposive management within musculoskeletal practice. This module is double credit-based and contains the direct teaching block.

Management of pain
You gain a broad understanding of the dimensions of pain, a critical awareness of current pain management and an ability to apply pain management principles effectively.

Neurological pathology and management
This module explores in-depth neurological pathology and its psychosocial impact on patients.

Concepts of learning and teaching
This module offers an insight into the theory and practice of teaching, learning and assessment for health care educators.

Dissertation

You base your final piece of work on your own research study or a review of literature done in your home country.  It is an in-depth study in a topic of your choice. You can complete it in one of several formats including a written dissertation, or a report accompanied by an oral examination taken via video or phone link.