Physiotherapy Studies: Paediatrics MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

This MSc offers physiotherapy students the opportunity to extend their understanding of key areas in this field, including challenging the foundations of established but poorly justified treatments, developing and undertaking clinical research, learning about new and emerging treatment options and enjoying the mentorship of recognised experts in paediatric physiotherapy.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits), three optional modules (45 credits), and the research dissertation (60 credits).

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

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, part-time nine months) is offered. Students take 60 credits of core modules.

• Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
• Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Paediatric Neuro Physiotherapy
• Physiotherapy Research and Dissemination
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Paediatric and Adolescent Sports and Performance Injury Managament
• Clinical Education in Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Research Project

Students must take CHLDG07, CHLDGC13, CHLDGS10 and CHLDGC99 plus at least 3 more core modules from the list.

• Child Development: Inclusive Approaches in Global Contexts
• Children in Difficult Circumstances
• Clinical Knowledge and Decision-Making
• Disability and Development
• Information Law and Governance in Clinical Practice
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Muscle and Exercise Physiology in Health and Disease
• Patient Safety and Clinical Risk
• Respiration through Life, Health and Disease

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a substantial report and an oral examination.

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