MSc Applying Physiotherapy (Practice-based)
Distance learning
Location • Collegiate Campus
Subject area • Physiotherapy
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You normally need a degree in physiotherapy – approved in your home country. If you are applying straight from your degree, a first or upper second class degree is normally required.
International students must also have one of the following
• English IELTS score of 6.5
• TOEFL paper score of 590
• TOEFL computer score of 245
• TOEFL iBT of 90
You must also declare
• any disciplinary proceedings taken by earlier employers or educational establishments
• any investigation relevant to you under the Children Act 1989 or other associated legislation
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.
Ultra sound examination on elbow
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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