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How can I study MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)?
The course is full time over two years and six
weeks commencing January each year. There are no part-time or
distance learning options.
The award for the programme
is:
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration)
The interim awards are:
- MSc Health Studies (without the placement component)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health
Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health
Studies
What will I study?
The programme is modular with all modules
compulsory. All credit-bearing modules are studied at M level.
Year 1: Theme
Professionalism
Modules
Long-term Conditions (30 credits)
Physiotherapy Practice (30
credits)
Rehabilitation Practice with Health
Promotion (30 credits)
Physiotherapy Professional Practice
Placements 1 and 2
Year 2: Theme
Management/Leadership
Modules
Audit Research and Service Evaluation
(15 credits)
Patient Management (15 credits)
Leadership and Service
Development (15 credits)
Physiotherapy Professional Practice
Placements 3 and 4
Research in Physiotherapy Practice
(30 credits)
Contemporary Practice (15
credits)
Physiotherapy Professional Practice
Placement 5
Will I get any practical experience?
You will undertake a minimum of 1000 hours of
clinical education in a variety of placement settings within
the Yorkshire and Humber region. Placements are sourced by the
central professional practice placement team based in Leeds and are
allocated to students by the teaching staff. The programme
includes five professional practice placements of six weeks each,
spread over the two-year programme. Clinical placements are
assessed at undergraduate level. They are non-credit bearing
modules but must be passed in order to progress.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will take a number of different forms
including:
Written assignments, reports, and project work;
practical skills assessments and verbal presentations/vivas; poster
presentations; a research proposal and research project.
Staff research interests
Find our more about staff
research interests within the Faculty of Health & Life
Sciences.
What resources will I have access to?
You will have access to the full range of
resources available at the University including purpose-built
physiotherapy laboratories, sports facilities, newly refurbished
library and learning centre, and a range of online resources for
learning and research.
Can I get involved with departmental activities?
Our students are encouraged to play a full part
in the life of the department. Attendance at research seminars and
other events is encouraged and you will be able to get involved
with projects in your areas of interest as appropriate.
What can I do on completion?
Employment opportunities are available within the
health and social care sector, schools, industry, and in the
private sector or overseas. There are also opportunities for
further study and clinical research.
Degree programme information
Programme specifications
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