Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology MSc

The programme consists of two courses, the PGDip Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology and the MSc Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology.

For each course there are four groups of distance learning modules:

• Introductory Topics
• Biomechanics
• Rehabilitation Technology
• Orthopaedic Technology

In addition, the MSc course includes a project. The courses must be completed within a period of two to five years from the date you start.

This programme is delivered by distance learning. We aim to ensure that this distance is only physical, and encourage contact between you and your tutor, and other students. The distance learning mode of study therefore allows you to learn at your own pace, using specially designed learning materials and methods which are easily integrated into your daily routine. Our distance learning courses are particularly suitable for healthcare professionals and others who are unable to take time off work for full-time study.

Each student is assigned a tutor, who is available for direct contact by telephone; a telephone answering service is available after office hours, and you may also contact your tutor by email, post or fax. Email is the preferred option for all tutor contact.

Assessment for the postgraduate diploma award is by a combination of coursework (assignments) and written examination. The MSc project is assessed by dissertation and viva (oral examination). Vivas are held in Dundee.

Written examinations are held during September each year in Dundee. If you are unable to attend examinations in Dundee exams can also be sat by special arrangement at approved examination centres (for example, at British Council Offices) outside, and in the United Kingdom. If you sit an examination outside Dundee you will be responsible for paying any costs the examination centre may charge.

You will sit either four or five examination papers, depending on which introductory modules you have studied. You must complete all the modules in a module group, including the assignment, before you can sit the exam(s) for that group. You may choose to sit all the exams at one time or spread them throughout your course.