The MSc programme comprises taught modules to the value of 120 M Level credits and a dissertation of 60 M Level credits, giving a total of 180 credits. Students may choose to finish their studies after completing 60 taught credits (Postgraduate Certificate) or 120 taught credits (Postgraduate Diploma), or they may study any module on a stand-alone basis and obtain the relevant credits.
The core modules meet the needs of individuals to review and evaluate the scientific background of their own specialism and to integrate this into their clinical practice. The option modules allow students to devise a programme to suit their own specific requirements in terms of professional and personal development. The Research module and Evidence Based Practice module together with the dissertation develop the student’s research capabilities and critical evaluation skills.
Modules
The following indicate the range of modules that may be offered.
Core (Compulsory) Modules (each 15 credits, totalling 60 credits)
•Research Methods in Health
•Concepts of Neurological Rehabilitation
•Assistive Technologies in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
•Assessment and Measurement or Evidence-Based Practice – this will be delivered electronically entirely via distance-learning
Option Modules (credit value in brackets – 60 credits required for MSc and PgDip)
Motor Control Retraining of Movement Dysfunction (30), Essentials of Manual Therapy Assessment (15), Introducing Acupuncture (15), Principles and Practice of Joint & Soft Tissue Injection (15), Musculoskeletal Management at the Interface (30), Applied Clinical Anatomy 1 (15), Applied Clinical Anatomy 2 (30), Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging (15), Physiology of Neuromusculoskeletal Healthcare (15), Independent Study (15), Psychosocial Aspects of Pain (15), Physiology and Pharmacology of Pain (15), Behaviour Change for Health and Well-Being (15), Advanced Therapeutic Management of Respiratory Problems (15)