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MSc Physiotherapy Studies: Neurophysiotherapy

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 5 years flexible

Course Description

This programme integrates the clinical, academic and research components of neurophysiotherapy practice, with an emphasis on the management of patients with neurological disorders. You will progress your understanding of evidence-based practice and be encouraged to develop as an advanced practitioner. Flexibility in the selection of modules allows for physiotherapists with particular interests to be accommodated.

This programme offers you the opportunity to extend your knowledge of the key practical and theoretical aspects of neurophysiotherapy, challenge the foundations of established but poorly justified treatments, develop and undertake clinical research and learn about new and emerging treatment options, enjoying the mentorship of recognised experts in neurophysiotherapy.

Who this course is for

This degree is suitable for World Physiotherapy recognised qualified physiotherapists with less than two years neurological experience, or for experienced practitioners who prefer not to undertake clinical placements for various reasons including restrictions on study leave. Although you do not need to have two years of clinical experience, stronger applicants will have at least 12 months post qualifying, beyond their internship, supervised work specifically within the field of neurophysiotherapy. Applications without this will be considered much less favourably. .

Entry Requirements

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.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies

Student Destinations

This programme aims to transform the way you think about the theoretical foundation for neurophysiotherapy clinical practice and what defines expert patient care. The programme provides you with rigorous, evidence-based training in the best research and clinical practice, relevant to clinical, educational or research posts in physiotherapy.

Employability

The programme will enable you to pursue a career in academia or research or to pursue more senior clinical or management positions within your chosen career field. Recent physiotherapy graduates have pursued senior careers in healthcare policy, university lecturing, private practice, management or highly specialist clinical practice. Several past physiotherapy students have used the MSc successfully to gain funding for PhD studies.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  Physiotherapy Research and Dissemination
  •  Neurophysiotherapy: Evidence for Rehabilitation and Practice
  •  Research Project
  •  Motor Control in Life, Health and Disease
  •  Applied Statistics for Health Research I

Optional modules

  •  Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Skills
  •  Health Management and Clinical Exercise for Pulmonary Disease
  •  Physical Activity and Clinical Exercise in Cardiovascular Disease
  •  Paediatric Neuro-Physiotherapy
  •  Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
  •  Clinical Exercise and Physical Activity
  •  Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  •  Respiration Through Life, Health and Disease
  •  Leadership and Professional Development
  •  Rehabilitation and Management for People Living with Long-term Neurological Conditions
  •  Work Based Learning in Health
  •  Higher Functions of the Brain
  •  Motor Systems and Disease
  •  Motoneurons, Neuromuscular Junctions and Associated Disease
  •  Peripheral Nerves and Associated Diseases

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.

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