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Year of Entry

How long will I study?

38 Months
Where will I study?

Collegiate Campus
When do I start?

September 2026

Course summary

Develop advanced musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation and clinical reasoning skills
Strengthen leadership, communication and service innovation capability
Apply evidence-based, patient-centred practice in complex healthcare environments
Engage with research, education and professional development across the multiprofessional pillars of practice
Follow flexible study routes aligned to professional goals, including pathways supporting MACP and Centre for Advancing Practice accreditation

The MSc Advanced Practice Musculoskeletal Management is designed for experienced musculoskeletal healthcare professionals working across primary and secondary care. It deepens clinical expertise while developing leadership, research and educational capability within advanced musculoskeletal practice.

The programme offers flexible study routes and elective module choice, allowing you to align learning with your professional goals. For those seeking professional recognition, defined module pathways support eligibility for membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and Centre for Advancing Practice accreditation, subject to meeting the criteria of those external bodies.

Student satisfaction

This course scored 100% for overall student satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Student Satisfaction Survey 2025.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around key principles that engage you with real-world practice, encourage collaboration, challenge you to think critically and provide a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

On this course you will engage with theories, literature and specialist expertise relevant to neuromusculoskeletal practice. You will be encouraged to critically evaluate your knowledge, develop advanced clinical reasoning skills and strengthen your ability to influence musculoskeletal services.

Learning is grounded in applied musculoskeletal practice, with each module connecting theory to rehabilitation, assessment and decision making through case-based learning and professional debate.

You’ll learn through:

practical sessions and applied musculoskeletal skills development
independent guided study
student-directed learning
formative tasks with developmental feedback
Sheffield Hallam’s virtual learning environment, Blackboard

Key Themes

You will develop high-level assessment and rehabilitation skills, strengthening diagnostic reasoning and complex decision making in diverse musculoskeletal settings.

You will explore leadership approaches, service development and innovation, preparing you to contribute to system-level improvement within musculoskeletal healthcare.

You will critically engage with contemporary literature and research, strengthening your ability to apply evidence-based practice and contribute to professional knowledge.

You may undertake a Mentored Clinical Practice module to integrate learning within your clinical environment. Completion of this module is required for those seeking eligibility for MACP membership and Centre for Advancing Practice accreditation, subject to meeting external requirements.

Course Level Support

You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled employment through a number of key areas. These include:

access to experienced musculoskeletal clinicians and research-active academic staff
structured formative feedback throughout modules
peer collaboration within a diverse professional cohort
access to the Skills Centre for academic writing and study development
guidance on Recognition of Prior Learning where applicable

Applied learning

Live Projects

Applied learning is embedded throughout the programme. Assessments reflect professional practice, combining practical tasks and written assignments that demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning, communication and evidence-based decision making.

You will integrate theory with practice through case-based learning, service development projects and research-informed initiatives aligned to musculoskeletal healthcare.

Networking Opportunities

You will engage with experienced tutors, visiting clinicians and active researchers. Learning alongside experienced peers enhances professional dialogue and broadens perspectives within advanced musculoskeletal practice.

Course leaders and tutors

David Alderson

Course Leader for Advanced Clinical Practice Musculoskeletal Management, Senior Lecturer

Staff profile for David Alderson, Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University.

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Year 1

Compulsory modules

Module

Credits

Assessment

The aim of the module is to enhance your expertise and innovative management of neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the lower quadrant, informed by critical evaluation of the relevant literature and reflection on the effectiveness of your clinical reasoning skills.

These aims are in line with the requirements for membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Pharmacology

The mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, side effects and benefits of
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Pain relieving drugs

Evidence based practice

Understanding and critiquing qualitative research
Understanding and critiquing guidelines and pathways
Integration of different forms of evidence into clinical reasoning

Applying a bio-psychosocial model of practice

Using and critiquing screening tools specific to fear avoidance and risk of developing chronic pain
Individualised/goal orientated measures
Ergonomic and holistic assessment

Complex and dynamic movement

Control of dynamic whole body movement
Understanding balance and proprioception
Movement screening tools
Muscular dysfunction – assessment and management

Musculoskeletal problems in the lower quadrant

Assessment of lower quadrant musculoskeletal dysfunction
Posture and movement assessment,
Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics relevant to specific conditions,
Predisposing factors for musculoskeletal problems and preventative strategies
Differential diagnosis including neurological, visceral and cardiovascular problems,
Manual therapy assessment techniques.
Management of lower quadrant musculoskeletal dysfunction
Manual therapy approaches – mobilisation, manipulation and handling for patient education,
Use of exercise and self-management strategies,
Use of adjuncts such as supports,
Patient education and advice,
Indications for surgical interventions and injection therapy for musculoskeletal problems
Influence of neurological, vascular and lymphatic systems on musculoskeletal dysfunctions
Influence of psychosocial factors on the management of specific musculoskeletal dysfunctions (e.g. factors which hinder/facilitate recovery and rehabilitation)

Musculoskeletal problems in the lower quadrant

The content described above will be covered for dysfunctions relating to the lumbar spine, hip, knee and the foot and ankle complex. Other musculoskeletal problems will be covered through self-directed learning and formative assessment and summative assessment only.

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.1 Recognise and respond to individuals’ motivation, development stage and capacity; work in partnership to empower individuals to participate in decisions about care designed to maximise their health and wellbeing	2.1 Motivational theory and how to apply it to participation in health and social care; the value of empowerment and co-design
	4.4 Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of research, evaluation and audit; apply this within your own and others’ practice; act as a bridge between clinical and research practice; promote the use of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines	3.4 Actively seek and participate in peer review of your own and others’ practice across traditional health and social care boundaries
		3.4 Actively seek and participate in peer review of your own and others’ practice across traditional health and social care boundaries
		3.4 Actively seek and participate in peer review of your own and others’ practice across traditional health and social care boundaries
Skills	1.3 Use multi-agency and inter-professional resources, critical thinking, independent decision-making skills, problem solving skills and professional judgement to formulate and act on potential diagnoses	1.3 The causes, signs, symptoms and impact of physical and mental health conditions within your scope of practice; how to draw on a diverse range of knowledge and critical thinking in your decision-making to determine evidence- based therapeutic interventions
	1.4 Assess individuals for risk factors and their impact on health and wellbeing; facilitate and encourage individuals to manage their own health and make informed choices; support individuals with an ongoing plan for preventative and rehabilitative measures	1.4 How to assess risk in relation to health and wellbeing; the principles of health promotion and prevention; strategies to engage and influence people; the range of health promotion tools available including the importance of therapeutic communication and behavioural change
	1.5 Use expertise in clinical reasoning to plan and manage day to day, complex and unpredictable episodes of care; evaluate events to improve future care and service delivery; discharge or refer appropriately to other services	1.5 How to plan and manage a defined episode of care within your area of clinical practice, which may include admission, referral or discharge, to other services; methods and techniques to evaluate interventions and how to use the outcomes to instigate service development
Behaviour	3.4 Actively seek and participate in peer review of your own and others’ practice across traditional health and social care boundaries	3.4 The importance and impact of peer review and evaluation in advanced clinical practice

The aim of the module is to enhance your expertise and innovative management of neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the upper quadrant, informed by critical evaluation of the relevant literature and reflection on the effectiveness of your clinical reasoning skills.

These aims are in line with the requirements for membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Clinical reasoning

Different models of clinical reasoning – hypothetico- deductive reasoning, pattern recognition
The pros and cons of different reasoning approaches in musculoskeletal practice
Tissue properties, tissue responses to damage and mechanisms of repair
Approaches to practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Pain physiology

Pain physiology and pain mechanisms
The role of the CNS in perception of pain
Patient beliefs and pain perception

Evidence based practice

Searching for evidence and posing research questions relevant to practice
Understanding and critiquing randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews
Use of outcome measures in musculoskeletal practice – types of measures, assessment across the spectrum of the International Classification of Functioning
Reliability, validity and responsive of measures
Diagnostic and predictive tests in musculoskeletal practice – reliability and diagnostic validity

Musculoskeletal problems in the upper quadrant

Assessment of upper quadrant musculoskeletal dysfunction
Posture and movement assessment,
Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics relevant to specific conditions,
Predisposing factors for musculoskeletal problems and preventative strategies
Differential diagnosis including neurological, visceral and cardiovascular problems,
Manual therapy assessment techniques.
Management of upper quadrant musculoskeletal dysfunction
Manual therapy approaches – mobilisation, manipulation and handling for patient education,
Use of exercise and self-management strategies,
Use of adjuncts such as supports,
Patient education and advice,
Indications for surgical interventions and injection therapy for musculoskeletal problems
Influence of neurological, vascular and lymphatic systems on musculoskeletal dysfunctions
Influence of psychosocial factors on the management of specific musculoskeletal dysfunctions (e.g. factors which hinder/facilitate recovery and rehabilitation)

Musculoskeletal problems in the upper quadrant

The content described above will be covered for dysfunctions relating to the temperomandibular joint, the neck, the shoulder, the thoracic spine and the elbow. Other musculoskeletal problems will be covered through self-directed learning and formative assessment and summative assessment only.

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	4.4 Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of research, evaluation and audit; apply this within your own and others’ practice; act as a bridge between clinical and research practice; promote the use of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines	4.4 Critical appraisal techniques and how to apply new knowledge effectively to own and others’ clinical practice; the importance of integrating research into clinical practice; the range of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines which apply to own and others’ practice
Skills Behaviour	1.3 Use multi-agency and inter-professional resources, critical thinking, independent decision-making skills, problem solving skills and professional judgement to formulate and act on potential diagnoses	1.3 The causes, signs, symptoms and impact of physical and mental health conditions within your scope of practice; how to draw on a diverse range of knowledge and critical thinking in your decision-making to determine evidence- based therapeutic interventions
	1.4 Assess individuals for risk factors and their impact on health and wellbeing; facilitate and encourage individuals to manage their own health and make informed choices; support individuals with an ongoing plan for preventative and rehabilitative measures	1.4 How to assess risk in relation to health and wellbeing; the principles of health promotion and prevention; strategies to engage and influence people; the range of health promotion tools available including the importance of therapeutic communication and behavioural change
	1.5 Use expertise in clinical reasoning to plan and manage day to day, complex and unpredictable episodes of care; evaluate events to improve future care and service delivery; discharge or refer appropriately to other services	1.5 How to plan and manage a defined episode of care within your area of clinical practice, which may include admission, referral or discharge, to other services; methods and techniques to evaluate interventions and how to use the outcomes to instigate service development
	3.4 Actively seek and participate in peer review of your own and others’ practice across traditional health and social care boundaries	3.4 The importance and impact of peer review and evaluation in advanced clinical practice

Year 2

Compulsory modules

Module

Credits

Assessment

The module aims to provide you with an introduction to research design and methods relevant to an applied area of investigation. It will enable you to consider factors that will impact on future planning and management of their investigation.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Identifying a research question
Research methods to support quantitative and qualitative research
Research ethics
Literature based studies
Service evaluation - design and methods
Project planning and management

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.2 Assess own learning needs and engage in self-directed learning to maximise potential to lead and transform care and services	2.2 Your role, responsibility and motivation to manage your own learning; the range of tools and techniques that can be used to direct own learning, set goals and evaluate learning
	4.2 Evaluate and audit your own and others’ clinical practice and act on the findings	4.2 The range of valid and reliable evaluation and audit methods used in clinical practice
	4.3 Alert individuals and organisations to gaps in evidence; initiate and/or lead evidence-based activity that aims to enhance clinical practice and contribute to the evidence base; support others to develop their research capability	4.3 The range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies relevant for use in health and social care; the roles and responsibilities of those involved in research; the range of legal, ethical, professional, financial and organisational policies and procedures that will apply to your research activities; the importance and impact of research on advancing clinical practices
	4.4 Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of research, evaluation and audit; apply this within your own and others’ practice; act as a bridge between clinical and research practice; promote the use of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines	4.4 Critical appraisal techniques and how to apply new knowledge effectively to own and others’ clinical practice; the importance of integrating research into clinical practice; the range of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines which apply to own and others’ practice
	4.5 Develop and implement robust governance systems and systematic documentation processes	4.5 The importance of effective governance systems and methods that can be used to ensure systematic documentation is in place
	4.6 Disseminate your work through appropriate media to further advance clinical practices.	4.6 The value of disseminating research to advance clinical practice, enhancing the quality, safety, productivity and value for money of health and care; how to select and use media appropriately to optimise research impact.
Skills	1.1 Practise with a high level of autonomy and be accountable for your decisions and omissions; work in line with your code of professional conduct, professional standards and scope of practice	1.1 Local, national policies and procedures within your scope of practice, the professional and regulatory codes of conduct relevant to your advanced clinical practice; the importance of working within boundaries of practice; the range of physical, psychological, pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within your scope of practice
Behaviour	3.6 Establish and exercise your individual scope of practice within legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct to manage risk and enhance the care experience	3.6 The range of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct that apply to your practice
Behaviour	3.7 Identify and manage risk in own and others’ clinical practice; be receptive to challenge and demonstrate the ability to challenge others.	3.7 The range of evidence-based strategies to manage risk in clinical practice.

Elective modules

Module

Credits

Assessment

On successful completion of the module a student will have demonstrated a critical and evaluative insight into health and social care professionals who are leading and delivering autonomous advanced or advancing practice roles.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

● Legal and ethical principles and frameworks

● Complex decision making and clinical reasoning

● Socio-political elements of advancing practice

● Positive risk-taking

● Leadership

● CPD

● Resilience

● Community of practice and learning

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.2 Assess own learning needs and engage in self-directed learning to maximise potential to lead and transform care and services	2.2 Your role, responsibility and motivation to manage your own learning; the range of tools and techniques that can be used to direct own learning, set goals and evaluate learning
Knowledge	2.4 Advocate and contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports life-long learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning.	2.4 The importance and impact of organisational culture in learning and development; techniques to influence organisational culture.
Skills	1.4 Assess individuals for risk factors and their impact on health and wellbeing; facilitate and encourage individuals to manage their own health and make informed choices; support individuals with an ongoing plan for preventative and rehabilitative measures	1.4 How to assess risk in relation to health and wellbeing; the principles of health promotion and prevention; strategies to engage and influence people; the range of health promotion tools available including the importance of therapeutic communication and behavioural change
Skills	1.7 Ensure safety of individuals and families through the appropriate management of risk	1.7 Strategies to mitigate risk
Behaviour	3.2 Use your advanced clinical expertise to provide consultancy across professional and service boundaries; drive service development and influence clinical practices to enhance quality productivity and value	3.2 The implications and applications of epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional trends and developments appropriate to your clinical practice
	3.7 Identify and manage risk in own and others’ clinical practice; be receptive to challenge and demonstrate the ability to challenge others.	3.7 The range of evidence-based strategies to manage risk in clinical practice.

The module is designed to help students build upon prior learning they have undertaken through non-accredited means. It provides the opportunity to enhance personal and professional development through planning & justifying a package of evidence to demonstrate achievement of 15 level 7 academic credits.

Application to and reflection upon learning and practice are a key focus of the module alongside academic writing skills and targeting dissemination of outcomes to a relevant audience.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

The module content will be unique and individually determined, negotiated and justified by each student, however, it is anticipated that the following aspects will provide a core foundation for achievement of the learning outcomes:

Forming personal and professional goals & learning outcomes, driving your CPD.
Evidencing learning and development
M-Level academic writing
Reflecting on learning & development and models of reflection
Considering impact of learning & development on practice
Targeting dissemination of learning & practice/writing for publication

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.2 Assess own learning needs and engage in self-directed learning to maximise potential to lead and transform care and services	2.2 Your role, responsibility and motivation to manage your own learning; the range of tools and techniques that can be used to direct own learning, set goals and evaluate learning
	2.4 Advocate and contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports life-long learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning.	2.4 The importance and impact of organisational culture in learning and development; techniques to influence organisational culture.
	4.3 Alert individuals and organisations to gaps in evidence; initiate and/or lead evidence-based activity that aims to enhance clinical practice and contribute to the evidence base; support others to develop their research capability	4.3 The range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies relevant for use in health and social care; the roles and responsibilities of those involved in research; the range of legal, ethical, professional, financial and organisational policies and procedures that will apply to your research activities; the importance and impact of research on advancing clinical practices
	4.6 Disseminate your work through appropriate media to further advance clinical practices.	4.6 The value of disseminating research to advance clinical practice, enhancing the quality, safety, productivity and value for money of health and care; how to select and use media appropriately to optimise research impact.
Skills	1.8 Seek out and apply contemporary, high-quality evidence-based resources and existing and emerging technology as appropriate.	1.8 The importance of evidence-based practice and technology, such as genomics, to underpin and inform decisions made about care and treatment.

The module aligns to the KSA FCP Roadmap document and will ensure the appropriate competencies are achieved leading to recognition on the HEE Centre for Advancing Practice Directory if the FCP 2 module is also completed. The module is underpinned by the essential personal attributes, the integration of complex clinical reasoning training and patient safety. Learner’s will self-assess against the KSA’s at 3 time points to set development goals and action plans; pre-study, mid-way and completion to submit a final triangulated portfolio. Learning outcomes have been developed from the KSA mapping under the 4 domain headings in relation to advanced musculoskeletal management and will be synchronous across this module and the associated FCP 2 module/work based learning in practice.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

A prior knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system is expected. The indicative module contents include:

Personalised care appraoches

Demonstrate an advanced level of effective, direct, person-centred approach to practice, responding and rapidly adapting the assessment and intervention to the emerging information and the patient’s perspective e.g. enabling individuals to make and prioritise decisions about their care, exploring risks, benefits, and consequences of options on their MSK condition and life, such as paid/unpaid work, including doing nothing.
Policies, protocols and guidelines within the field of clinical practice, i.e. ACP MSK framework
Medico-legal issues, responsibility and accountability
Components and communication of an autonomous opinion

Assessment, investigation and diagnosis

Advanced clinical examination skills including triage, red & yellow flags, masqueraders, patient centred care & informed consent, listing patients for surgery.
Demonstrate an advanced level of accurate and efficient selection of inquiry strategies, based on early recognition and correct interpretation of relevant complex clinical cues e.g. gather, synthesise, and appraise from various sources, sometimes incomplete or ambiguous information relating to current and past history, their activities, any injuries, falls, frailty, multimorbidity, or other determinants of health and wellbeing and characteristics of MSK conditions (pain, stiffness, deformity, weakness, sensory loss, and impact on tasks and occupation etc.).
Justifying the selection, ordering and interpretations of a range of diagnostic investigations including Xray, MRI, blood tests
The role of alternative imaging and testing modalities
The significance, availability, and use of clinical information to guide clinical reasoning and decision making, including onward referral of patients within your clinical field
Musculoskeletal radiographic findings of the normal skeleton, anatomical variants, injuries, pathological and developmental skeletal conditions (common non-trauma)

Condition Management, interventions and prevention

Understanding the principals of pharmacological intervention of patients within own scope of practice • Evaluate findings from written formal reports, diagnostic imaging and tests with other clinical information to deliver an optimal management pathway

Service and professional development

Multi-disciplinary team working.
Evidence based practice
- Utilising evidence relevant to practice
- Diagnostic utility of tests, validity, reliability, specificity, sensitivity etc

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	4.1 Engage in research activity; develop and apply evidence-based strategies that are evaluated to enhance the quality, safety, productivity and value for money of health and care	4.1 National and international quality standards; the effect of policy on health and social care
Knowledge	4.4 Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of research, evaluation and audit; apply this within your own and others’ practice; act as a bridge between clinical and research practice; promote the use of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines	4.4 Critical appraisal techniques and how to apply new knowledge effectively to own and others’ clinical practice; the importance of integrating research into clinical practice; the range of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines which apply to own and others’ practice
Skills	1.1 Practise with a high level of autonomy and be accountable for your decisions and omissions; work in line with your code of professional conduct, professional standards and scope of practice	1.1 Local, national policies and procedures within your scope of practice, the professional and regulatory codes of conduct relevant to your advanced clinical practice; the importance of working within boundaries of practice; the range of physical, psychological, pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within your scope of practice
	1.3 Use multi-agency and inter-professional resources, critical thinking, independent decision-making skills, problem solving skills and professional judgement to formulate and act on potential diagnoses	1.3 The causes, signs, symptoms and impact of physical and mental health conditions within your scope of practice; how to draw on a diverse range of knowledge and critical thinking in your decision-making to determine evidence- based therapeutic interventions
	1.5 Use expertise in clinical reasoning to plan and manage day to day, complex and unpredictable episodes of care; evaluate events to improve future care and service delivery; discharge or refer appropriately to other services	1.5 How to plan and manage a defined episode of care within your area of clinical practice, which may include admission, referral or discharge, to other services; methods and techniques to evaluate interventions and how to use the outcomes to instigate service development
	1.6 Initiate and evaluate a range of interventions which may include prescribing of medicines, therapies and care	1.6 Local and national policies, regulatory frameworks and guidelines for prescribing where appropriate; knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics relative to your scope of practice

The aim of this module is to allow you to interpret musculoskeletal radiographic appearances of the appendicular skeleton, with a particular emphasis on the acute and emergency setting

INDICATIVE CONTENT

A prior knowledge of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system is expected. The indicative module contents include:

Development of a systematic approach to musculoskeletal radiographic image interpretation
The significance, availability, and use of clinical information
Components and communication of an autonomous opinion
The role of alternative imaging modalities
Musculoskeletal radiographic appearances of:
the normal skeleton and anatomical variants
fractures, dislocations, and other traumatic skeletal conditions
common non-traumatic musculoskeletal pathology

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.2 Assess own learning needs and engage in self-directed learning to maximise potential to lead and transform care and services	2.2 Your role, responsibility and motivation to manage your own learning; the range of tools and techniques that can be used to direct own learning, set goals and evaluate learning
	2.3 Work collaboratively to identify and meet the learning and development needs of health or care professionals; support practice education; act as a role model and mentor	2.3 The application of teaching and learning theories and models in health and care; how to identify learning needs; organisational and professional roles and responsibilities in relation to life-long learning
	2.4 Advocate and contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports life-long learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning.	2.4 The importance and impact of organisational culture in learning and development; techniques to influence organisational culture.
Skills	1.1 Practise with a high level of autonomy and be accountable for your decisions and omissions; work in line with your code of professional conduct, professional standards and scope of practice	1.1 Local, national policies and procedures within your scope of practice, the professional and regulatory codes of conduct relevant to your advanced clinical practice; the importance of working within boundaries of practice; the range of physical, psychological, pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within your scope of practice
	1.2 Assess individuals and families using person-centred approaches and a range of assessment methods, for example including history taking, holistic examination, requesting and interpreting diagnostic tests or conducting health and care needs assessments	1.2 The range of physical, psychological and population based assessment methods used within your area of practice and the application of pathophysiology to underpin assessment and diagnosis
	1.3 Use multi-agency and inter-professional resources, critical thinking, independent decision-making skills, problem solving skills and professional judgement to formulate and act on potential diagnoses	1.3 The causes, signs, symptoms and impact of physical and mental health conditions within your scope of practice; how to draw on a diverse range of knowledge and critical thinking in your decision-making to determine evidence- based therapeutic interventions
Behaviour	3.1 Demonstrate the impact of advanced clinical practice within your scope of practice and the wider community	3.1 Methods and systems to measure impact of advanced clinical practice
	3.2 Use your advanced clinical expertise to provide consultancy across professional and service boundaries; drive service development and influence clinical practices to enhance quality productivity and value	3.2 The implications and applications of epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional trends and developments appropriate to your clinical practice
	3.5 Identify the need for change; generate practice innovations; act as a role model; lead new practice and service redesign solutions in response to individuals’ feedback and service need	3.5 Theories, models and techniques which can be deployed across health and social care systems to affect change at individual, team and organisational level
	3.6 Establish and exercise your individual scope of practice within legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct to manage risk and enhance the care experience	3.6 The range of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct that apply to your practice
	3.7 Identify and manage risk in own and others’ clinical practice; be receptive to challenge and demonstrate the ability to challenge others.	3.7 The range of evidence-based strategies to manage risk in clinical practice.

This module is designed for practitioners to develop the underlying cognitive and practical skills required for safe and effective application of injection treatment for musculoskeletal disorders. It will develop non-medical clinicians with regulatory body and/or employer support with advanced neuromusculoskeletal pathophysiology knowledge, assessment skills and expert clinical reasoning to identify safe patient selection and application of peripheral intra- and peri-articular injection therapy. It will also develop critical thinking in the evaluation of injection therapy practice.

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	4.1 Engage in research activity; develop and apply evidence-based strategies that are evaluated to enhance the quality, safety, productivity and value for money of health and care	4.1 National and international quality standards; the effect of policy on health and social care
Knowledge	4.2 Evaluate and audit your own and others’ clinical practice and act on the findings	4.2 The range of valid and reliable evaluation and audit methods used in clinical practice
Skills	1.1 Practise with a high level of autonomy and be accountable for your decisions and omissions; work in line with your code of professional conduct, professional standards and scope of practice	1.1 Local, national policies and procedures within your scope of practice, the professional and regulatory codes of conduct relevant to your advanced clinical practice; the importance of working within boundaries of practice; the range of physical, psychological, pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within your scope of practice
	1.2 Assess individuals and families using person-centred approaches and a range of assessment methods, for example including history taking, holistic examination, requesting and interpreting diagnostic tests or conducting health and care needs assessments	1.2 The range of physical, psychological and population based assessment methods used within your area of practice and the application of pathophysiology to underpin assessment and diagnosis
	1.3 Use multi-agency and inter-professional resources, critical thinking, independent decision-making skills, problem solving skills and professional judgement to formulate and act on potential diagnoses	1.3 The causes, signs, symptoms and impact of physical and mental health conditions within your scope of practice; how to draw on a diverse range of knowledge and critical thinking in your decision-making to determine evidence- based therapeutic interventions
	1.5 Use expertise in clinical reasoning to plan and manage day to day, complex and unpredictable episodes of care; evaluate events to improve future care and service delivery; discharge or refer appropriately to other services	1.5 How to plan and manage a defined episode of care within your area of clinical practice, which may include admission, referral or discharge, to other services; methods and techniques to evaluate interventions and how to use the outcomes to instigate service development
	1.6 Initiate and evaluate a range of interventions which may include prescribing of medicines, therapies and care	1.6 Local and national policies, regulatory frameworks and guidelines for prescribing where appropriate; knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics relative to your scope of practice
	1.7 Ensure safety of individuals and families through the appropriate management of risk	1.7 Strategies to mitigate risk
Behaviour	3.6 Establish and exercise your individual scope of practice within legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct to manage risk and enhance the care experience	3.6 The range of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct that apply to your practice

This module aims to help you develop an in-depth understanding of the fields of management and leadership in the contemporary health and social care context, whilst considering your role and future development.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Overarching concepts of leadership and management
Leadership overview
Mapping the field of leadership
Leadership and learning diagnostic tools
Leadership learning and development

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.1 Recognise and respond to individuals’ motivation, development stage and capacity; work in partnership to empower individuals to participate in decisions about care designed to maximise their health and wellbeing	2.1 Motivational theory and how to apply it to participation in health and social care; the value of empowerment and co-design
	2.2 Assess own learning needs and engage in self-directed learning to maximise potential to lead and transform care and services	2.2 Your role, responsibility and motivation to manage your own learning; the range of tools and techniques that can be used to direct own learning, set goals and evaluate learning
	2.4 Advocate and contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports life-long learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning.	2.4 The importance and impact of organisational culture in learning and development; techniques to influence organisational culture.
	4.5 Develop and implement robust governance systems and systematic documentation processes	4.5 The importance of effective governance systems and methods that can be used to ensure systematic documentation is in place
Behaviour	3.3 Provide professional leadership and supervision in situations that are complex and unpredictable; instill confidence and clinical credibility in others; work across boundaries to promote person-centred care	3.3 Theories, techniques and models of leadership and teamwork and how these can be applied across professional boundaries in health and social care
Behaviour	3.5 Identify the need for change; generate practice innovations; act as a role model; lead new practice and service redesign solutions in response to individuals’ feedback and service need	3.5 Theories, models and techniques which can be deployed across health and social care systems to affect change at individual, team and organisational level

This module aims to facilitate your reflection and critical appraisal of underpinning theories of learning, teaching and assessment of adults that enables the design, delivery and evaluation of education. The emphasis is on exploring how educational concepts and theories are implemented and how they impact on your professional practice and development in the health and social care setting.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

In the module, a framework is delivered by staff and is planned to promote discussion. The following is indicative of the content:

• Lesson planning and evaluation

• Theories of adult learning and teaching in higher education

• Teaching strategies

• Assessment and feedback

• Learner support

• M level academic writing

• Engagement with the HEA UKPSF and other professional body requirements as appropriate.

Additional aspects of education may be added depending on learning requirements.

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.2 Assess own learning needs and engage in self-directed learning to maximise potential to lead and transform care and services	2.2 Your role, responsibility and motivation to manage your own learning; the range of tools and techniques that can be used to direct own learning, set goals and evaluate learning
	2.3 Work collaboratively to identify and meet the learning and development needs of health or care professionals; support practice education; act as a role model and mentor	2.3 The application of teaching and learning theories and models in health and care; how to identify learning needs; organisational and professional roles and responsibilities in relation to life-long learning
	4.1 Engage in research activity; develop and apply evidence-based strategies that are evaluated to enhance the quality, safety, productivity and value for money of health and care	4.1 National and international quality standards; the effect of policy on health and social care

INDICATIVE CONTENT

In the module, a framework is delivered by staff and is planned to promote discussion. The following is indicative of the content:

• Lesson planning and evaluation

• Theories of adult learning and teaching in higher education

• Teaching strategies

• Assessment and feedback

• Learner support

• M level academic writing

• Engagement with the HEA UKPSF and other professional body requirements as appropriate.

Additional aspects of education may be added depending on learning requirements.

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.2 Assess own learning needs and engage in self-directed learning to maximise potential to lead and transform care and services	2.2 Your role, responsibility and motivation to manage your own learning; the range of tools and techniques that can be used to direct own learning, set goals and evaluate learning
	2.3 Work collaboratively to identify and meet the learning and development needs of health or care professionals; support practice education; act as a role model and mentor	2.3 The application of teaching and learning theories and models in health and care; how to identify learning needs; organisational and professional roles and responsibilities in relation to life-long learning
	4.1 Engage in research activity; develop and apply evidence-based strategies that are evaluated to enhance the quality, safety, productivity and value for money of health and care	4.1 National and international quality standards; the effect of policy on health and social care

The aim of this module is to challenge your existing clinical practice by exploring established and evolving concepts, knowledge and evidence related to patient centred assessment and management of neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunction.

This module meets the requirements for Membership to the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.

To enrol on this module you must:

Be a full member of the CSP and have current registration with the HCPC
Be an associate member of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
Have completed the following modules:
Manual Therapy of the Upper Quadrant
Manual Therapy of the Lower Quadrant
Comply with the requirements of the clinical placement host and SHU Professional Issues i.e. CRB, immunisations, health screening

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Patient- centred care in musculoskeletal practice

Principles of patient-centred care and empowerment
Interviewing skills
Collaborative decision making
Augmentative interventional strategies including psychological models, such as fear avoidance management, behaviour change, motivational strategies and activity management versus pacing, cognitive behaviour management.
Context and place of supporting management strategies such as acupuncture, injection therapy, pharmacology and medical prescribing, relaxation

Principles of exercise prescription

Behaviour change
Motivational strategies
Adherence

Reflection

Types of reflection
Tools and models to aid reflection and action planning
Using peer support and reflective practice understand how your personal values, ways of working and preferences, strengths and weaknesses, emotions and prejudices, personal scope of practice can and will affect you individual behaviour and practice, potentially impacting on how you manage patients.

Documentation

Legal requirements of consent and record keeping
Structuring patient notes
Referral processes and report writing

Application and integration of skills and knowledge in musculoskeletal manual therapy

This module will address the following issues, pertinent to prescribing as a non-medical practitioner, meeting regulatory requirement that typically include:

Consultation, Assessment and decision making skills
Models and frameworks used in prescribing
Clinical Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Prescribing governance
Ethical and legal issues of prescribing
Current issues in prescribing
Evidence based practice
Professional accountability and responsibility
Consent & Adherence
Prescribing In the public health context
Toxicology
Leadership in prescribing
Human factors

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	4.4 Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of research, evaluation and audit; apply this within your own and others’ practice; act as a bridge between clinical and research practice; promote the use of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines	4.4 Critical appraisal techniques and how to apply new knowledge effectively to own and others’ clinical practice; the importance of integrating research into clinical practice; the range of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines which apply to own and others’ practice
Skills	1.1 Practise with a high level of autonomy and be accountable for your decisions and omissions; work in line with your code of professional conduct, professional standards and scope of practice	1.1 Local, national policies and procedures within your scope of practice, the professional and regulatory codes of conduct relevant to your advanced clinical practice; the importance of working within boundaries of practice; the range of physical, psychological, pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within your scope of practice
	1.2 Assess individuals and families using person-centred approaches and a range of assessment methods, for example including history taking, holistic examination, requesting and interpreting diagnostic tests or conducting health and care needs assessments	1.2 The range of physical, psychological and population based assessment methods used within your area of practice and the application of pathophysiology to underpin assessment and diagnosis
	1.3 Use multi-agency and inter-professional resources, critical thinking, independent decision-making skills, problem solving skills and professional judgement to formulate and act on potential diagnoses	1.3 The causes, signs, symptoms and impact of physical and mental health conditions within your scope of practice; how to draw on a diverse range of knowledge and critical thinking in your decision-making to determine evidence- based therapeutic interventions
	1.6 Initiate and evaluate a range of interventions which may include prescribing of medicines, therapies and care	1.6 Local and national policies, regulatory frameworks and guidelines for prescribing where appropriate; knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics relative to your scope of practice
	1.7 Ensure safety of individuals and families through the appropriate management of risk	1.7 Strategies to mitigate risk
	1.8 Seek out and apply contemporary, high-quality evidence-based resources and existing and emerging technology as appropriate.	1.8 The importance of evidence-based practice and technology, such as genomics, to underpin and inform decisions made about care and treatment.
Behaviour	3.6 Establish and exercise your individual scope of practice within legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct to manage risk and enhance the care experience	3.6 The range of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct that apply to your practice

This module aims to enable the student to 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 in practice.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Examples of topics within the module may include:

• The nature of pain - neurophysiology of pain processes, pain theories, models of pain

• Factors influencing the assessment and interpretation of pain

• Management of pain - strategies to therapeutically manage & patient self-manage pain processes e.g. altered pain perception, hands on versus hands off, lifestyle management, Motor imagery, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, integration of movement and exercise

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.1 Recognise and respond to individuals’ motivation, development stage and capacity; work in partnership to empower individuals to participate in decisions about care designed to maximise their health and wellbeing	2.1 Motivational theory and how to apply it to participation in health and social care; the value of empowerment and co-design
Skills	1.2 Assess individuals and families using person-centred approaches and a range of assessment methods, for example including history taking, holistic examination, requesting and interpreting diagnostic tests or conducting health and care needs assessments	1.2 The range of physical, psychological and population based assessment methods used within your area of practice and the application of pathophysiology to underpin assessment and diagnosis
	1.3 Use multi-agency and inter-professional resources, critical thinking, independent decision-making skills, problem solving skills and professional judgement to formulate and act on potential diagnoses	1.3 The causes, signs, symptoms and impact of physical and mental health conditions within your scope of practice; how to draw on a diverse range of knowledge and critical thinking in your decision-making to determine evidence- based therapeutic interventions
	1.5 Use expertise in clinical reasoning to plan and manage day to day, complex and unpredictable episodes of care; evaluate events to improve future care and service delivery; discharge or refer appropriately to other services	1.5 How to plan and manage a defined episode of care within your area of clinical practice, which may include admission, referral or discharge, to other services; methods and techniques to evaluate interventions and how to use the outcomes to instigate service development
	1.7 Ensure safety of individuals and families through the appropriate management of risk	1.7 Strategies to mitigate risk

The module aims to develop skills and understanding around the facilitating physical activity in clinical populations and in using specific exercise for addressing therapeutic goals.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

This module brings together several themes relevant to good practice in exercise prescription and uses an enquiry-based learning approach to apply these themes to clinical practice.

Principles and practice of behaviour change

o Key principles and models of behaviour change

o Motivational interviewing skills and techniques

Understanding patient experience

o Understanding the range of evidence around patient experience

o Critical appraisal of qualitative research

o Health beliefs and health literacy - understanding what impacts upon these and how these impact upon people's responses to advice and education

o Understanding barriers to exercise and factors affecting adherence

Exercise physiology

o Impact of sedentary behaviour and ageing on the health and wellbeing

o How the musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiovascular/respiratory systems respond to exercise/loading in the short-term and over a training period

o Different types of exercise - aerobic, strengthening and stretching.

Principles of exercise prescription

o Risk assessment for exercise.

o Analysing the demands of a task or activity for the purpose of designing an exercise programme.

o Theories and guidelines regarding repetitions, sets and frequency

o Facilitatory approaches, including hands-on techniques, self-assisted techniques, use of equipment and technology

o Group vs. individual approaches to exercise.

Exercise in specific conditions and contexts

o Exercise for fatigue

o Exercise for managing pain

o Exercise and self-management for Long Term Conditions

o Exercise in mental health conditions

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.1 Recognise and respond to individuals’ motivation, development stage and capacity; work in partnership to empower individuals to participate in decisions about care designed to maximise their health and wellbeing	2.1 Motivational theory and how to apply it to participation in health and social care; the value of empowerment and co-design
Skills	1.3 Use multi-agency and inter-professional resources, critical thinking, independent decision-making skills, problem solving skills and professional judgement to formulate and act on potential diagnoses	1.3 The causes, signs, symptoms and impact of physical and mental health conditions within your scope of practice; how to draw on a diverse range of knowledge and critical thinking in your decision-making to determine evidence- based therapeutic interventions
	1.4 Assess individuals for risk factors and their impact on health and wellbeing; facilitate and encourage individuals to manage their own health and make informed choices; support individuals with an ongoing plan for preventative and rehabilitative measures	1.4 How to assess risk in relation to health and wellbeing; the principles of health promotion and prevention; strategies to engage and influence people; the range of health promotion tools available including the importance of therapeutic communication and behavioural change
	1.7 Ensure safety of individuals and families through the appropriate management of risk	1.7 Strategies to mitigate risk
Behaviour	3.2 Use your advanced clinical expertise to provide consultancy across professional and service boundaries; drive service development and influence clinical practices to enhance quality productivity and value	3.2 The implications and applications of epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional trends and developments appropriate to your clinical practice
Behaviour	3.7 Identify and manage risk in own and others’ clinical practice; be receptive to challenge and demonstrate the ability to challenge others.	3.7 The range of evidence-based strategies to manage risk in clinical practice.

This module aims to enable the student to gain a broad understanding of the dimensions of pain, a critical awareness of current strategies for non- pharmacological pain management and an ability to apply pain management principles effectively in practice.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Examples of topics within the module may include:

The nature of pain - neurophysiology of pain processes, pain theories, models of pain
Factors influencing the assessment and interpretation of pain
Management of pain - strategies to therapeutically manage & patient self-manage pain processes e.g. altered pain perception, hands on versus hands off, lifestyle management, Motor imagery, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, integration of movement and exercise

For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module

	You will be able to:	You will know and understand:
Knowledge	2.1 Recognise and respond to individuals’ motivation, development stage and capacity; work in partnership to empower individuals to participate in decisions about care designed to maximise their health and wellbeing	2.1 Motivational theory and how to apply it to participation in health and social care; the value of empowerment and co-design
Skills	1.2 Assess individuals and families using person-centred approaches and a range of assessment methods, for example including history taking, holistic examination, requesting and interpreting diagnostic tests or conducting health and care needs assessments	1.2 The range of physical, psychological and population based assessment methods used within your area of practice and the application of pathophysiology to underpin assessment and diagnosis
	1.3 Use multi-agency and inter-professional resources, critical thinking, independent decision-making skills, problem solving skills and professional judgement to formulate and act on potential diagnoses	1.3 The causes, signs, symptoms and impact of physical and mental health conditions within your scope of practice; how to draw on a diverse range of knowledge and critical thinking in your decision-making to determine evidence- based therapeutic interventions
	1.5 Use expertise in clinical reasoning to plan and manage day to day, complex and unpredictable episodes of care; evaluate events to improve future care and service delivery; discharge or refer appropriately to other services	1.5 How to plan and manage a defined episode of care within your area of clinical practice, which may include admission, referral or discharge, to other services; methods and techniques to evaluate interventions and how to use the outcomes to instigate service development
	1.7 Ensure safety of individuals and families through the appropriate management of risk	1.7 Strategies to mitigate risk

Final year

Compulsory modules

Module

Credits

Assessment

Future careers

This course prepares you for advanced musculoskeletal practice roles across healthcare settings. Graduates have progressed into roles within:

NHS musculoskeletal services
private clinics and private hospitals
military and sports sectors
emergency department musculoskeletal specialist roles
research and academic environments
leadership and system-level positions

For those pursuing MACP membership or Centre for Advancing Practice accreditation, completion of the appropriate module pathway supports eligibility, subject to meeting external body requirements and employer criteria.

Equipment and facilities

Our Collegiate Campus facilities are designed to support flexible and practical study. These include:

24-hour libraries and dedicated study spaces
extensive online journal access
specialist teaching facilities such as plinth rooms and seminar rooms
simulated clinical environments, movement studios and strength and conditioning facilities

You will also need regular access to a PC, laptop or Mac with reliable internet connectivity to engage with online and blended learning components.

Where will I study?

You study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Collegiate campus

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Entry requirements

All students

Academic Qualification
Normally, applicants will hold a first degree or professional qualification which is recognised in the UK in a related health care subject.

Other formally certified qualifications
Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants will be considered on other relevant evidence. Applicants are usually required to provide at least one reference evidencing their capability for postgraduate study.

Level of English language capability
If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill area. Note that the attainment of an IELTS score of 7 (with no element below 6.5) is required for registration with HCPC.

Relevant work or work-related experience
Applicants must usually have 24 months full time (or equivalent part time) experience managing and treating musculoskeletal dysfunction and normally be working in a relevant role. Applicants will be motivated and prepared to study independently and autonomously. They must be prepared to embrace the challenges of Masters level study including online distance learning, have access to a reliable internet connection to support engagement and have sound IT skills.

Use of Prior Credit (RPL): prior certificated credit or prior experiential credit may be used within the programme in the following ways:
Through the University's recognition of prior learning (RPL) process it may be possible for applicants to be exempt from some modules of the programme.

Additional information for EU/International students

This course is not open to international students who require a student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a student visa, email our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.

Fees and funding

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Additional course costs

The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

General course additional costs

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Course summary

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How you learn

Applied learning

Course leaders and tutors

David Alderson

Modules

Compulsory modules

Musculoskeletal Management Of The Lower Quadrant

Musculoskeletal Management Of The Upper Quadrant

Compulsory modules

Researching For Practice (Distance Learning)

Elective modules

Contemporary Issues In Advancing Practice (Distance Learning)

Ergonomics And Human Factors At Work

Evidencing Your Cpd

Evidencing Your Cpd

Fcp 1 Advanced Msk Practice

First Contact Practitioner 2: Primary Care Practice

Fundamentals Of Musculoskeletal Radiographic Image Interpretation

Health Promotion And Lifestyle Management

Injection Therapy For Joints And Soft Tissue

Leadership In Practice

Learning And Teaching For Practice

Learning And Teaching For Practice (Distance Learning)

Macp Clinical Placement In Neuro-Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Non-Medical Prescribing

Pain Management (Distance Learning)

Planning Service Improvement

Theory Of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Therapeutic Exercise And Physical Activity

Therapeutic Management Of Neuromusculoskeletal Pain

Compulsory modules

Dissertation 60 Credits

Future careers

Equipment and facilities

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Collegiate campus

Location

Collegiate library

Entry requirements

All students

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Fees and funding

Scholarships and financial support

Additional course costs

Legal information

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