Physiotherapy Studies: Musculoskeletal MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

36,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This postgraduate programme integrates the advanced clinical, academic and research components of musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. The emphasis is on the management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Flexibility in the selection of modules allows for physiotherapists with particular interests to be accommodated.

This MSc offers the opportunity to extend your understanding of key areas in physiotherapy, including challenging the foundations of established but poorly justified treatments, developing and undertaking clinical research and practice, learning about new and emerging treatment options, and enjoying the mentorship of recognised experts in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Students on the MSc Physiotherapy Studies: Musculoskeletal programme undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five compulsory modules including research project (150 credits) and two optional module (30 credits). 

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time 12 months, flexible 2-5 years) is offered. The programme consists of four compulsory modules (90 credits) and two optional modules (30 credits).

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, part-time 12 months) is offered. The programme consists of 1 compulsory module (15 crdt) a choice of 1 core module (30 crdt) and 1 optional module (15 crdt).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This postgraduate programme integrates the advanced clinical, academic and research components of musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. The emphasis is on the management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Flexibility in the selection of modules allows for physiotherapists with particular interests to be accommodated.

This MSc offers the opportunity to extend your understanding of key areas in physiotherapy, including challenging the foundations of established but poorly justified treatments, developing and undertaking clinical research and practice, learning about new and emerging treatment options, and enjoying the mentorship of recognised experts in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Students on the MSc Physiotherapy Studies: Musculoskeletal programme undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five compulsory modules including research project (150 credits) and two optional module (30 credits). 

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time 12 months, flexible 2-5 years) is offered. The programme consists of four compulsory modules (90 credits) and two optional modules (30 credits).

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, part-time 12 months) is offered. The programme consists of 1 compulsory module (15 crdt) a choice of 1 core module (30 crdt) and 1 optional module (15 crdt).

Admission Requirements

69+
7+
100+
3.3+
185+
Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in physiotherapy; or an approved Diploma in physiotherapy together with evidence of appropriate clinical and/or teaching experience and a commitment to continuing professional development.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
16,000 GBP
International
36,500 GBP

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