Physiotherapy, Professional Development in - MSc drafted

Program Overview

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All students have to successfully complete the following 7 compulsory modules for the award of MSc in Professional Development in Physiotherapy.

Modules (All Credit Level 7)

1. Long Term Conditions (30 Credit Points)

2. Professional Development in Practice (15 Credit Points)

3. Research Evidence in Health Science (15 Credit Points)

4. Global Healthcare Perspectives (30 Credit Points)

5. Entrepreneurial Leadership (15 Credit Points)

6. Research Project Preparation (15 Credit Points)

7. Research Project/Dissertation (60 Credit Points)

The PgDip Professional Development in Physiotherapy (120 Credits) is an optional exit route after completion of modules 1 to 6.

The PgCert Professional Development in Physiotherapy (60 Credits) is an optional exit route after completion of modules 1, 2 & 3.

Attendance

Full time or part time options are available. Students can enrol on the programme on a Full time (over 1 year; 3 semesters) or Part time basis (over 3 years; 6 semesters).

Students engage on a weekly basis in online learning, completing tasks and collaborating with peers.

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Start dates

September 2023

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Teaching, Learning and Assessment

This course is using online delivery to enable active engagement in learning using a varied suite of digital interactive learning tools which will promote student engagement, communication and collaboration within an international and peer supported learning community.

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Academic profile

The University employs over 1,000 suitably qualified and experienced academic staff - 59% have PhDs in their subject field and many have professional body recognition.

Courses are taught by staff who are Professors (25%), Readers, Senior Lecturers (20%) or Lecturers (55%).

We require most academic staff to be qualified to teach in higher education: 82% hold either Postgraduate Certificates in Higher Education Practice or higher. Most academic staff (81%) are accredited fellows of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) by Advanced HE - the university sector professional body for teaching and learning. Many academic and technical staff hold other professional body designations related to their subject or scholarly practice.

The profiles of many academic staff can be found on the University’s departmental websites and give a detailed insight into the range of staffing and expertise.  The precise staffing for a course will depend on the department(s) involved and the availability and management of staff.  This is subject to change annually and is confirmed in the timetable issued at the start of the course.

Occasionally, teaching may be supplemented by suitably qualified part-time staff (usually qualified researchers) and specialist guest lecturers. In these cases, all staff are inducted, mostly through our staff development programme ‘First Steps to Teaching’. In some cases, usually for provision in one of our out-centres, Recognised University Teachers are involved, supported by the University in suitable professional development for teaching.

Figures correct for academic year 2021-2022.

Program Outline

Careers & opportunities

In this section

1. Career options
2. Work placement / study abroad

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Career options

Completion of this course will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence to live, work and study in international contexts, thereby increasing your employability.

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Work placement / study abroad

Work placement / study abroad is not applicable within this course structure.

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Modules

Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

In this section

1. Year one

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Year one

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Entrepreneurial Leadership

Year: 1

Status: C

The module seeks to build the student's awareness of "entrepreneurial leadership" and to provide a framework for engaging with and assessing the viability of an innovative project
ew venture or the development of an existing one within the health and social care sector. It aims to give the student insights to the opportunities and challenges associated with establishing and managing the development of a new or existing venture, allowing them to audit their personal, entrepreneurial potential.

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Professional Development in Practice

Year: 1

Status: C

This module provides the opportunity for students to engage in professional development to enhance their working knowledge and application of effective learning, teaching and supervisory methods. This will develop their leadership skills in preparation for taking on a supervisory/mentoring role with students and junior staff in the future.

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Research Project Preparation

Year: 1

Status: C

The aim of the module is to develop research design skills to enable students to produce a working research proposal for the Masters project.

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Research Evidence in Health Science

Year: 1

Status: C

This 15 credit point, online module runs twice per academic year and offers health professionals an opportunity to develop their understanding of a range of research methodologies commonly used within healthcare. They will use this understanding of clinical research methods to develop skills in critically appraising and synthesising literature in order to inform and advance the quality of care and service delivery. For those students proceeding to the Masters award, the module will complement the 'Preparation for Project' module and provide a foundation for the Masters project.

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Global Healthcare Perspectives

Year: 1

Status: C

This online module explores the diversity of healthcare systems worldwide and the need for capacity building in many countries worldwide. Issues such as the clinical/practice role of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in disasters and catastrophic emergencies, professional body and international standards and quality assurance are explored.

Professional licensure requirements and professional body accreditation are discussed from a global perspective.

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Long Term Conditions

Year: 1

Status: C

This module will enable the student to increase their knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology process of various long term conditions. Strategies to motivate and empower patients to manage their condition will be explored alongside the role of family and carers. Best practice will be discussed and justified by critical evaluation of literature.

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Research Project

Year: 1

Status: C

The aim of this project module is to engage the student in an independent piece of research activity under the guidance of a supervisor from the School of Health Sciences. It is expected that this research will add to the student's knowledge and perhaps inform future teaching, clinical practice or further research. The research activity will be allied to that carried out in the Centre for Health and Rehabilitation Technologies (CHaRT) within the Institute for Nursing and Health Research (INHR).

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Testimonials

Course is fit for purpose - it is enjoyable"

“The team is very supportive”

“Provided with a wide range of learning materials. Found this helpful when working full time whilst studying – good pacing to allow engagement with the learning materials.”

“Good opportunities to engage with one another within and outside of the taught sessions through the discussion topics and the discussion board works well.”

“Assessments have been varied enabling development of a range of skills such as development of a portfolio and coaching skills.

“Feedback has been good and has helped the transition back into study.”

“The programme is appropriately constructed to meet the needs of physiotherapy professionals. The curriculum is contemporary and underpinned by research.”

The programme helps graduates to become more rounded health professionals who are equipped for a range of career directions, as they choose.”