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The MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) is
a two-year, accelerated qualifying programme for students with a
suitable first degree. Graduates from this programme will be
eligible to seek registration with the Health Professions Council
and membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
The ability to adapt to the changing needs of the
service user and changing health and social care provision in the
21st century is embedded in the curriculum of this
innovative programme. The aim of the programme is to train
reflective, person-centred practitioners by covering the core
skills within the areas of musculoskeletal cardiorespiratory and
neurological physiotherapy and integrating them within an
evidence-based context. Students will develop independent learning
and problem solving skills using enquiry based learning. There is
the opportunity to learn leadership skills and engage in service
development projects. Hands on skills and clinical reasoning skills
acquired in university will be developed further through a range of
clinical placements.
What
qualifications and experience do I need?
Applicants will normally have at least a 2:1 in a
related subject. Examples of this would include human
biology/behavioural science/sports science/health-related
profession in which the foundation sciences (human anatomy and/or
physiology/psychology) were completed at honours level. Applicants
would also be expected to have experience within an honours degree
of undergraduate level research and a project/dissertation.
Insight into the physiotherapy
profession and work shadowing experience with
physiotherapists is required as is evidence of academic study
within the last three years by January of the intended year of
entry.
Applicants whose first language is not English
should have IELTS grade 7 with no component lower than 6.5 or
another acceptable English language qualification.
Admission to the programme is dependent upon
completion of the following selection processes:
- Academic entry criteria being met
- Satisfactory application form including personal statement
- Successful interview
- Satisfactory references (two are required one of which must be
an academic reference)
- Receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure &
Barring Service check
- Satisfactory medical screening
How much
does it cost?
Home/EU students who are successful in gaining a
place will have their tuition fees paid by the NHS and will be
eligible to apply for a means-tested NHS bursary.
International applications are welcome. The fees
are subject to review but currently stand at £17,250 per annum.
Please visit our
tuition fees webpage for up-to-date information
about fees.
A 10% discount is applicable to all YSJU
Alumni undertaking PG level study.
How many places are there?
The programme is validated for 30 students with
12 funded places for home/EU students. It is anticipated that the
remainder will be filled by international students.
How do I apply?
We are currently open for applications and
our closing date is May 31 2013 for
January 2014 entry. Short-listed students will be
interviewed in June. Short-listed international students
will be interviewed by Skype.
To apply please click the button
below
MSc Physiotherapy
How can I find out more?
For further details please contact:
Sophia Marshall, Head of Programme, T: 01904
876993 E: s.marshall@yorksj.ac.uk
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