Advanced Physiotherapy: Neurophysiotherapy MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

This programme offers students the opportunity to extend their knowledge of the key practical and theoretical aspects of neurophysiotherapy, challenge the foundations of established but poorly justified treatments, develop and undertake clinical research and learn about new and emerging treatment options, enjoying the mentorship of recognised experts in neurophysiotherapy.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits), three optional modules (45 credits) and a dissertation/report (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time 12 months, flexible 2-5 years) is offered. Students take five core modules (75 credits) and three optional modules (45 credits).

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, full-time one year, flexible study up to two years) is offered. Students take four core modules (60 credits).

• Clinical Education in Physiotherapy*
• Evidence-informed Neurophysiotherapy Practice*
• Motor Control and Pathophysiology of Neurological Disorders*
• Physiotherapy Research and Dissemination*
• Research Methods & Statistics
• (*PG Cert students take the four core modules indicated above.)

• Skeletal Muscle and Associated Disease
• Peripheral Nerves and Associated Diseases
• Motor Neurons, Neuromuscular junctions and Associated Diseases
• Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
• Neurorehabilitation
• Peripheral Nerve, Muscle and Special Senses
• Motor Systems and Disease
• Higher Functions of the Brain
• Epilepsy, Pain, Tumours and Infections of the Central Nervous System
• Paediatric Neurophysiotherapy
• Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Skills
• Muscle and Exercise Physiology in Health and Disease
• Respiration Through Life Health and Disease
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Disability and Development
• Patient Safety and Clinical Risk
• Information Law and Governance in Clinical Practice
• Clinical Knowledge and Decision Making
• Clinical Education in Advanced Physiotherapy

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials online learning and self-directed learning. Assessment is through written assignments, online assignments, oral presentations, multiple choice texts, literature review and research proposal, assessed coursework, unseen and prior disclosure written examinations, and the dissertation with an oral presentation.