StudyQA — Master: Physiotherapy Studies Neurophysiotherapy

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This new programme integrates the clinical, academic and research components of neurophysiotherapy practice, with an emphasis on the management of patients with neurological disorders. The programme fosters an understanding of evidence-based practice and students are encouraged to develop as advanced practitioners. Flexibility in selection of modules allows for physiotherapists with particular interests to be accommodated.

This programme offers students the opportunity to extend their 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.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a dissertation/report (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time 12 months, flexible 2–5 years is offered). Students take four core modules (60 credits), and four optional modules (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, full-time one year, flexible study up to two years) is offered. The programme consists of three core modules (45 credits) and one optional module (15 credits).

Core modules

Evidence-informed Neurophysiotherapy Practice*
Motor Control and Pathophysiology of Neurological Disorders*
Physiotherapy Research and Dissemination*
Research Methods & Statistics
(*PG Cert students take the three core modules indicated above.)

Optional modules

Skeletal Muscle and Associated Disease
Peripheral Nerves and Associated Diseases
Motor neurons, neuromuscular junctions and associated diseases
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
Neurohabilitation
Peripheral Nerve, Muscle and Special Senses
Motor Systems and Disease
Higher Functions of the Brain
Epilepsy, Pain, Tumours and Infections of the Central Nervous System
Paediatric Neurophysiotherapy
Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
Muscle and Exercise Physiology in Health and Disease
Physical Activity and Clinical Exercise for Pulmonary Disease
Health Management and Clinical Exercise for Pulmonary Disease
Respiration Through Life, Health and Disease
Cardiorespiratory Theory for Physiotherapists
Leadership and Professional Development
Disability and Development
Patient Safety and Clinical Risk

Dissertation/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials online learning and self-directed learning. Assessment is through written assignments, online assignments, oral presentations, multiple choice texts, literature review and research proposal, assessed coursework, unseen and prior disclosure written examinations, and the dissertation with an oral presentation.

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.