MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
Postgraduate
In Colchester
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
2 Years
About the course
Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with maximising the potential of human function and movement
It uses physical approaches to promote, maintain, and restore physical, psychological and social wellbeing, taking account of the variations in health status
At Essex this is a science-based subject in which we are committed to applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs practice
At the core of physiotherapy practice is the making of clinical judgement and informed interpretation of clinical information
Physiotherapists are autonomous professionals, able to act as first-contact practitioners, as well as accepting referrals from other health care professionals
Through partnership and negotiation, physiotherapists work with people to optimise their functional ability and potential
This pre-registration course is a two-year accelerated programme which enables you to take advantage of inter-professional learning (IPL), encouraging professionals to learn with and from each other – an understanding that helps ensure you have the expertise to respond adequately and effectively to the complexity of your clients’ needs, and that care is safe, seamless and of a high standard
NHS funding note
This course will be funded by the NHS for 2017 entry
Placement Opportunities
You will be introduced to physiotherapy through observing and working with physiotherapists practising in a variety of settings (primary and secondary care, public and private sectors, adult and the elderly, acute care setting and specialist mental health/learning disability services), and adopt a critical stand in the discussion of contemporary physiotherapy practice in the context of the environment of practice
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Subjects
- NHS Training
- Teaching
- Mental Health
- Disability
- Public
- Private
- Secondary
- Primary
Course programme
Please note that our MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) programme, is an intensive two year course based at our Colchester campus.
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. These carefully selected modules will give you the chance to explore, question, and create powerful ideas. Picked to give you an extensive and in-depth education, they’ll equip you with the specialist knowledge, vital transferrable skills, and the confidence to make a genuine difference to the world around you.
There are 44 weeks’ teaching per year. The structure of the programme adopts a developmental approach to the mastering of physiotherapy skills. You will be introduced to physiotherapy through observing and working with physiotherapists practising in a variety of settings (primary and secondary care, public and private sectors, adult and the elderly, acute care setting and specialist mental health/learning disability services), and adopt a critical stand in the discussion of contemporary physiotherapy practice in the context of the environment of practice.
We’re reactive, we’re pioneering, we never stand still, so modules might change from year to year in response to new developments and innovation. Those listed below show how a typical course might look, but more detail on course structure, including details of all optional modules, is available on our Programme Specification.
Year 1
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
Interprofessional Collaboration and Development
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Neurological Physiotherapy
Patient Pathways 1
Research in Health Care
Year 2
Advancing Physiotherapy Practice
Contexts for Contemporary Practice
Patient Pathways 2
Research Activity
Teaching
Teaching staff include clinically qualified lecturers in physiotherapy, nursing, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy, alongside many clinical partners.
The multidisciplinary nature of our School and its rapid growth has fostered a dynamic and innovative learning environment
Assessment
You are assessed through coursework, presentations, essays, case studies/portfolios, reflective accounts, vivas, examinations and direct observation of practice by the mentor in clinical settings
You also conduct a research proposal
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MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)