Advanced Clinical Practice (Neurological Rehabilitation) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-04-24 | - |
2023-09-19 | - |
2024-01-09 | - |
Program Overview
Overview
Are you an experienced allied health professional? Do you want to develop your expertise as a clinician in the area of neuroscience? This course will develop and enhance your clinical expertise, and teach you the fundamentals of research so that you can critically reflect on your practice in neurorehabilitation, your patients, and yourself. You’ll explore links between research, theory, policy and practice, and how to apply them to optimise practice and service delivery. You'll become an effective leader and practitioner in the field of neurorehabilitation.
The full master's course can be studied 1 year full-time or 3 years part-time starting in September. If you don’t want to commit to full or part-time study of the entire master's, you can develop your educational portfolio over a longer period of time by undertaking staged study that leads to the award of Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) and MSc in separate stages. Each stage can be studied 1 year part-time starting in September.
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Program Outline
Course content
You’ll benefit from a course designed to incorporate a multidisciplinary perspective, that’s mapped against the Advanced Clinical Practice framework as set out by Health Education England. You’ll study key modules in clinical leadership and research. Alongside this, your specialist modules will cover areas specific to neurological rehabilitation; from broadening your knowledge relating to functional neuroscience for rehabilitation of movement, through to critically evaluating neuroscientific research in the treatment and management of neurological conditions.
You'll also be able to support your study learning portfolio by choosing from a range of optional modules from our Advanced Clinical Practice named specialist pathways; Cardiovascular Health, Critical Care, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and
Pelvic Health
.At Brunel, we understand the challenges of fitting study around work and family life. For this reason, we have designed this course to be flexible, so that it can fit around your current commitments. You can study full-time, part-time or even just take one or more
CPPD modules
for your professional development and return to complete your course at a later date.This course can be studied 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time or 1 year (staged study) part-time, starting in September.
Year 1
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Read more about the structure of postgraduate degrees at Brunel
Careers and your future
On this course you’ll have learnt to analyse complex information, manage uncertainty, deal with abstract concepts and use critical reflective practice. These are all skills that will advance your career within the health and social care environment. You’ll have acquired the expertise to improve the lives of people with disease, trauma or disorders of the nervous system in a multi-disciplinary and holistic way.
This programme is ideal for clinicians with one or more years of experience, clinical leads, managers, and research academics who are looking to develop and improve their expertise in neurology and rehabilitation.
Assessment and feedback
The course uses a range of flexible and engaging approaches to assessment. Forms of assessment will include written assignments, online multiple choice, and oral presentations.
Feedback is a crucial part of the learning cycle and is part of an ongoing process as you learn through interaction with tutors and fellow students, as well as through more formal mechanisms.
The dissertation provides demonstration of an ability to synthesise and critically evaluate current research underpinning clinical practice, and to develop and undertake relevant research in an area of your choice as well as its dissemination. Some of our students have undertaken research in their own trusts or have joined research projects with Brunel members of staff.
Read our guide on how to avoid plagiarism in your assessments at Brunel.
All applicants must have a pre-registration degree in relevant allied health profession and the following of relevant experience as a minimum:
1. Students currently working in the UK - At least 1 year of post qualification clinical work experience in the specialism they have applied for. Typically this should be work experience from a ‘Band 6’ level role.
2. Students currently working outside of the UK – At least 2 years post qualification clinical work experience, ideally including at least 1 year in the specialism you have applied for.
You must have met the minimum work experience requirement at the point you apply for the programme. For example, if you submit your application in February 2023, you must have 1 / 2 years’ experience by February 2023 (depending on whether you are working in or outside the UK). This is to make sure that you will definitely have enough experience when you join the course. This does not include internships as they are supervised and therefore technically still part of your training. You should aim to provide documented evidence of your clinical work experience. All applicants should include a detailed CV as part of their application. Applicants who are working outside of the UK should could include letters of recommendations and/or confirmation of employment (we appreciate that what you can provide will vary from one person to another and be dependent on your specific background and employer, so please aim to provide as much documentary evidence when you apply).
English Language Requirements
All courses at Brunel have an English language requirement. This is listed on your
course page
under 'entry criteria'.If you need an English test, we recommend booking one early
as there can be a long wait in some areas. You can also take our Brunel English Language Test (
BrunELT
).What level of English do I need?
In general, our courses ask for an English level of between IELTS 6.0 and 7.0 or equivalent. Some courses will have higher requirements (and will require you to also reach minimum sub-scores), so please
check your course page
for the exact level.
If you do not meet the required level of English, you can take one of ourpre-sessional courses
.What English qualifications does Brunel accept?
English qualifications we currently accept for degree level study include those listed below. We accept a wide range of other qualifications, so if you are unsure please get in touch with us on
What English qualifications do I need if I wish to study English at Brunel before my degree course?
If you need to study English before starting your degree, you should take one of the following tests at
an approved test centre
in order to apply for a Student visa:
Find out more about exams you can take to obtain a Student visa:
IELTS (Academic) for UKVI,
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
,Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
, andPearson PTE Academic
. For further details,contact us
.I don't need to study English before I start my degree. Do I still need to provide proof of English language?
All international students must show evidence that they meet the English requirement for their course of study. This applies even if English is the native language of your home country. If this is the case, a pass at high school level which is equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above is sometimes acceptable. Please see your
country page
for more information.If you don't need to study English before your degree and don't have relevant high school qualifications, we can still accept a non-UKVI-approved IELTS from an official test centre with the required scores. However, should you not achieve the required scores for your degree course, you will not be able to use this IELTS to apply for a Tier 4 visa for a pre-sessional English course in the UK. In some circumstances, if you don't have a UKVI IELTS, you may be able to attend an English course with a Short Term Study visa.
Contact us
for more information.
English language qualifications we accept
(Click to expand and see specific requirements):
IELTS for UKVI (UKVI approved for Student Visa)
Pre-sessional English only |
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4.0 to 5.0 |
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Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) |
5.5 |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) /Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
6.5 |
|
7.0 |
|
(Minimum 4 in all subscores) |
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Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) |
(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) /Brunel degree programmes |
(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores) |
(Minimum 5.5 to 6.0 in all subscores, depending on course) |
|
(Minimum 5.5 to 7.0 in all subscores, depending on course) |
Pre-sessional English only |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (PBC) /Brunel degree programmes |
||
4.0 to 5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
(Minimum 4 in all subscores) |
(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores) |
(Minimum 5.5 in all subscores) |
(Minimum 5.5 to 6.0 in all subscores, depending on course) |
(Minimum 5.5 to 7.0 in all subscores, depending on course) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
Trinity College London: Secure English Language Tests for UKVI - Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (UKVI approved for Student Visa)
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IELTS |
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Pre-sessional English only |
4.0+ |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
6.5 |
|
7.0 |
|
Trinity ISE |
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Pre-sessional English only |
ISE I with pass or higher in all parts |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
ISE II with pass in all parts |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/Brunel degree programmes |
ISE III with pass in all parts |
ISE III with pass in all parts |
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ISE IV with pass in all parts |
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Pre-sessional English only |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/Brunel degree programmes |
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IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Trinity ISE |
ISE I with pass or higher in all parts |
ISE II with pass in all parts |
ISE III with pass in all parts |
ISE III with pass in all parts |
ISE IV with pass in all parts |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
BrunELT (Brunel English Language Test)
IELTS |
|
---|---|
Pre-sessional English Only |
4.0+ |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
6.5 |
|
7.0 |
|
7.5 |
|
BrunELT |
|
Pre-sessional English Only |
40%+ (a minimum of 40% in all parts) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
55% (a minimum of 55% in all parts) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
58% (a minimum of 55% in all parts) |
63% (a minimum of 55% or 58% in all parts, depending on course) |
|
68% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course) |
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73% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course) |
Pre-sessional English Only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
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IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
7.5 |
BrunELT |
40%+ (a minimum of 40% in all parts) |
55% (a minimum of 55% in all parts) |
58% (a minimum of 55% in all parts) |
63% (a minimum of 55% or 58% in all parts, depending on course) |
68% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course) |
73% (a minimum of 58%, 63% or 68% in all parts, depending on course) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
Pearson Academic (UKVI approved for Student Visa)
IELTS |
|
---|---|
Pre-sessional English only |
4.0+ |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
6.5 |
|
7.0 |
|
PTE Academic UKVI |
|
Pre-sessional English only |
43+ (a minimum of 43 for each part) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
|
64 (a minimum of 59 or 64 for each part, depending on course) |
Pre-sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC)/
Brunel degree programmes |
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IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
PTE Academic UKVI |
43+ (a minimum of 43 for each part) |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
59 (a minimum of 59 for each part) |
64 (a minimum of 59 or 64 for each part, depending on course) |
English language requirements for direct entry to Brunel are dependent on your chosen course.
View your course page
for more information.Please contact
for more information.
Cambridge
IELTS |
|
---|---|
Pre-sessional English only |
4.0+ |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
5.5 |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
6.0 |
6.5 |
|
7.0 |
|
Cambridge English: Business Certificates (BEC) suite of exams |
|
Pre-sessional English only |
140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each part) (previously BEC Preliminary pass/pass with merit) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
160 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade C) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
169 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade B) |
180 (minimum of 160 or 169 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade C) or Vantage (Grade A) |
|
185 (minimum of 169 or 180 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade B) |
|
IGCSE EFL (English as a first language) |
|
Pre-sessional English only |
D |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C/4 |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
C/4 |
C/4 |
|
C/4 |
|
IGCSE ESL (English as a second language) |
|
Pre-sessional English only |
D |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C/4 |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
C/4 |
C/4 |
|
C/4 |
|
B2 First (formerly FCE) |
|
Pre-sessional English only |
140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each sub-score) (Pass/Pass for previous BEC Preliminary) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (C old test) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) (B old test) |
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (A old test) |
|
|
|
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) |
|
Pre-sessional English only |
N/A |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (D old test) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (C old test) |
|
185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
|
C2 Proficiency (CPE) |
|
Pre-sessional English only |
N/A |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
|
185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
|
International Legal English Certificate - ILEC/ International Certificate of Financial English - ICFE |
|
Pre-sessional English only |
N/A |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (B2 Pass) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course)(C1 Pass) |
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course)(C1 Pass) |
|
185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each sub-score, depending on course) (C1 Pass with Merit) |
|
International Education English O'level |
|
Pre-sessional English only |
D |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
C |
C |
|
C |
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Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in First Language English |
|
Pre-sessional English only |
D |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
C |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
C |
C |
|
C |
Pre-sessional English only | Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College (BPC) |
Pre-sessional English/Brunel Pathway College/
Brunel degree programmes |
|||
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IELTS |
4.0+ |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Cambridge English: Business Certificates (BEC) suite of exams |
140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each part) (previously BEC Preliminary pass/pass with merit) |
160 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade C) |
169 (minimum of 160 for each part) or BEC Vantage (Grade B) |
180 (minimum of 160 or 169 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade C) or Vantage (Grade A) |
185 (minimum of 169 or 180 for each part, depending on course) or BEC Higher (Grade B) |
IGCSE EFL (English as a first language) |
D |
C/4 |
C/4 |
C/4 |
C/4 |
IGCSE ESL (English as a second language) |
D |
C/4 |
C/4 |
C/4 |
C/4 |
B2 First (formerly FCE) |
140-159 (a minimum of 140 for each sub-score) (Pass/Pass for previous BEC Preliminary) |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (C old test) |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) (B old test) |
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (A old test) |
|
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) |
N/A |
160 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score) (D old test) |
169 (a minimum of 160 for each sub-score, depending on course) |
180 (a minimum of 160 or 169 for each sub-score, depending on course) (C old test) |
185 (a minimum of 169 or 180 for each s |