Rehabilitation Studies: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice MSc / PGDip / PGCert

Program Overview

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Overview

This programme is aimed at physiotherapists working in the speciality of musculoskeletal practice in a variety of health care settings. It offers physiotherapists a range of opportunities to develop their theoretical knowledge relevant to their role and the chance to extend current clinical practice.

MSc Rehabilitation Studies: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice

PGDip Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice

PGCert Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice

Students will integrate the theory and evidence base of musculoskeletal practice. The modules include taught sessions at the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford to encourage shared learning. These sessions include both theory and practical skills with an emphasis on clinical reasoning and problem solving.

Further learning and teaching on the practice module occurs in the clinical setting under the guidance of a clinical mentor. Students require access to an appropriate clinical caseload in order to be able to undertake the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice modules.

The musculoskeletal modules in Bradford have been developed in conjunction with specialist clinicians working in hospitals within the region, thus ensuring the continued clinical relevance of the programme.

A further strength of the programme is the use of external lecturers who are specialists within their field and continue to have a clinical caseload.

Program Outline

What you will study

All module information is for 2022 entry, and is subject to change.

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First year

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Postgraduate Certificate

Core

Physiotherapy Management of Spinal Dysfunction

Option

Physiotherapy Management of Peripheral Joint Dysfunction – Upper Limb

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Second year

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Postgraduate Diploma

Modules to be confirmed individually and may include Preparation for Research - depending on which final stage is selected in Year 3.

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Final year

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MSc

Option

Management Project

Pursuing Primary Research

Pursuing a Systematic Review

Pursuing a Work-based Dissertation

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Learning and assessment

Teaching is delivered through any number of the following:

Lectures: To a group of students where information will be presented and discussed whilst informed by the core values.

Facilitated seminars and group discussion: Where learning will be through the interpretation and critical application of information and group learning.

Tutorial: Where small group number of students reflect and discuss issues related to their learning.

Work-based learning: Where learning is directed within the work environment and is reflected upon and then reported on.

Work-based learning: Where skills are taught in relation to theory and best practice enabling students to develop advanced competence and clinical practice skills in their field of practice.

Use of Web based virtual learning environments, such as video analysis, To access information and to interact with other students undertaking group work or developing wikis.

Directed reading: Where set reading may be recommended.

Self-Directed learning: Where student are expected to develop their own learning by identifying areas of interest and areas in which knowledge needs to be developed thus encouraging independence and development of critical thought.

Undertaking a work based project or a research module which is shaped by self-directed learning needs and the learning outcomes at MSc level.

Students will be expected to develop an autonomous learning style and become self-directed as a learner.

Students learning will be assessed through a range of different assessment techniques, which may include one or more of the following approaches:

Written assignment

Reflective case study

Development of a reflective portfolio

Practical examination (OSCE/OSPE)

Computer based open book examination

Seminar presentation

Written project report

Completion of a dissertation

Research paper/executive summary

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Official programme specification

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Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the

Careers

website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

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Career prospects

This course offers the physiotherapist a range of opportunities to develop advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to their musculoskeletal role and offers the chance to extend and enhance their clinical practice and career pathway.

This award will be of benefit to physiotherapists working and specialising in the musculoskeletal field in a variety of health care settings.