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Keele University: Advanced Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal)
| Institution | Keele University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Allied Health Professions |
| Web | www.keele.ac.uk |
| enquiries@keele.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Advance your expertise within musculoskeletal physiotherapy with specialist postgraduate study at Keele. Our specialist programme advances your clinical skill set, in both assessment and management strategies, informed by current evidence and in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Our MSc contributes to your continued professional development enhancing your career prospects within the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy and beyond. You will benefit from inter-professional learning and facilities such as our anatomy suite and movement analysis suite. The programme is flexible so you will be able to build on and add to your knowledge of the neuromusculoskeletal system and its management.
Why choose this course? - Opportunity to specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and enhance your career prospects
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Flexibility to study part-time over three years or modular over five years
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This programme contributes towards your continuing professional development (CPD)
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Build specialist skills with the option to advance your practice with master's level learning in leadership and clinical education in consultation with the programme lead
Physiotherapy is a constantly evolving profession which requires practitioners to demonstrate best practice in the best interests of service users. Our MSc Advanced Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) programme advances your knowledge of physiotherapy practice specific to musculoskeletal conditions through the combination of theoretical and practical teaching. You will be encouraged to reflect upon current practice, utilising research literature to critically analyse, challenge and evaluate the evidence base.
The programme is carefully designed to advance your understanding within the speciality, exploring core areas such as applied clinical anatomy and the physiology or neuromusculoskeletal tissue. You will consider how management and treatment is delivered holistically for each patient, having the opportunity to select from a range of clinically focused modules ranging from assessment using musculoskeletal ultrasound to treatment using injection therapy. Alternatively, you may choose to develop your knowledge of pain and its management.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Candidates should normally have a first or second class honours degree in physiotherapy. Candidates without degrees may be considered on an individual basis. Candidates may need to satisfy additional requirements for some option modules, such as providing: Evidence of the candidate’s experience in assessing and treating certain patient groups. |
| Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national, and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including …
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