Program Overview

Advanced Clinical Practice (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation) PgCert, PgDip and MSc

Overview

The Advanced Clinical Practice (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation) PgCert, PgDip and MSc course is designed for physiotherapists who wish to further develop their skills and expertise as an advanced or specialist clinical practitioner across a range of musculoskeletal (MSK) healthcare settings. This course aims to prepare students for careers in advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice within a range of healthcare settings.

Key Information

• Start date: September
• Subject area: Advanced Clinical Practice
• Mode of study: 3 years part-time or 1 year (staged study) part-time
• Fees:
  • UK: Ł6,060 part-time
  • International: Ł12,395 part-time
• Entry requirements:
  • Hold a pre-registration degree in a relevant allied health profession
  • Currently employed in the clinical speciality you wish to apply for
  • At least 1 year of post-qualification clinical work experience in the specialism (UK students)
  • At least 2 years of post-qualification clinical work experience (international students)

Course Content

The course consists of compulsory and optional modules, including:

Compulsory Modules

• PH5612: Advanced Clinical Leadership
• PH5603: Quantitative Methods and Design for Health Science Research
• PH5615: Dissertation
• PH5604: Qualitative Research in Health and Social Care
• PH5611: Learning and Teaching in Advanced Clinical Practice

Optional Modules

• PH5626: Contemporary Theory and Clinical Application in Musculoskeletal Practice: The Upper Quadrant
• PH5625: Contemporary Theory and Clinical Application in Musculoskeletal Practice: The Lower Quadrant
• PH5641: Working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Musculoskeletal Medicine: Advanced Assessment and Management Skills
• PH5624: Pain: Contemporary Science and Practice

Careers and Your Future

This course will prepare you for careers in advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice within a range of healthcare settings. You will be able to apply the expert knowledge, clinical reasoning, and complex decision-making skills that you have gained to your clinical setting.

Teaching and Learning

The course will be delivered using a variety of methods, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, and workshops. You will have a personal tutor throughout your time at university, who will provide support and guidance.

Assessment and Feedback

The course uses a range of flexible and engaging approaches to assessment, including exams, critical essays, portfolios, oral presentations, and your dissertation.

Location of Study

The course will be delivered at Brunel University London, with some modules available online.

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