Master of Science - Physiotherapy

As a qualified physiotherapist, this MSc will enable students to develop valuable skills that will help them advance in their profession whether they are looking for promotion within clinical practice or a move into academia or research. Our postgraduate programme is designed for qualified physiotherapists, across the UK and internationally. It gives students the chance to take students learning to the next level, enhancing their skills and knowledge in order to challenge and critically evaluate their own professional practice and inform physiotherapy healthcare in their country. The programme will help inform the way they practice, supporting the knowledge and skills required for change management, and service improvement to improve patient care. We strive to make sure they are ready for the next step in their career. Students will learn in a supportive environment with an opportunity to tailor thier optional module choices in a way that best fits their needs. Our modules cover a range of speciality areas including, musculoskeletal, neuro-rehabilitation and cardiovascular respiratory. We also cover research methods to support their learning at masters level. The programme aims to develop thier critical thinking to support them to become an expert in their practice and enhance their employability in their future career. Students learning will be supported by experienced researchers and academics who are experts in their field. They will be designated a personal tutor who will support them throughout their studies. They may also be involved in group personal tutoring which will help them develop mentoring skills with thier peers. In addition, they will be learning alongside a globally diverse group who are studying at various points in their career, sharing knowledge and gaining understanding of physiotherapy practice across the world. Stduents learning environments include our bespoke physiotherapy laboratory and simulation suites. Our School benefits from a range of equipment, such as an anti-gravity treadmill and a motion capture centre, along with other equipment used to analyse human movement.