Physiotheraphy (MSc / PGDip / PGCert)

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Physiotherapy MSc / PGDip / PGCert

Full course title: MSc Advanced Practice (Physiotherapeutic Practice)

Snapshot

Degrees available: Degree Length of study Part time MSc 36 months PGDiploma 24 months PGCertificate 12 months This course has one start date - September Academic School: School of Nursing & Midwifery How to apply: Apply using the Nursing & Midwifery Taught Postgraduate Application Form, which can be downloaded from the School of Nursing & Midwifery website. Fees: Academic Year Home/EU Overseas LMC * 2012-13 £760 per 30 credit module, £1,520 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,200 for dissertation £1,940 per 30 credit module,
£3,880 per 60 credit module,
plus £2,730 for dissertation £980 per 30 credit module,
£1,960 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,385 for dissertation 2013-14 £800 per 30 credit module,
£1,600 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,260 for dissertation £2,040 per 30 credit module,
£4,080 per 60 credit module,
plus £2,865 for dissertation to be confirmed For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website.
* LMC = low & middle income countries For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website.
* LMC = low & middle income countries

Overview

The MSc Advanced Practice (Physiotherapeutic Practice) is suitable for physiotherapists seeking to advance their academic and clinical skills, with the emphasis on clinical reasoning at advanced level. This is to assist in the development for advanced clinical positions such as extended scope practitioners and consultant therapists. The information included is equally appropriate for local, national and international therapist roles.

Although the pathway is in Physiotherapeutic Practice the individual modules that are core to the pathway are suitable for other therapists and doctors working within musculoskeletal therapy and neurology.

Content areas include:

• Musculoskeletal therapy
• Clinical reasoning, reflection, motivational interviewing skills and chronic pain management
• Patient focused management
• Neurological development, management, analysis and outcome measures for evaluation
• Mechanical diagnosis and therapy related to the McKenzie method of patient management

Key features of the pathway include:

• Highly experienced academic support from international clinical experts in the topic areas
• Online delivery with optional face-to-face tutorials
• A focus on theoretical underpinning of clinical information, being highly relevant to current and developing practice

Programme Content

In order to achieve the named award of MSc Advanced Practice (Physiotherapeutic Practice) students undertake modules as shown in the table below. You can access more information by clicking on the module name.

Choice Choice Option Option Dissertation Clinical Decision Making for Musculoskeletal PhysiotherapistsOR
Clinical Decision Making for Neurological Physiotherapists Critical Appraisal Skills for Practitioners
OR
Methods of Enquiry in Health & Social Care Optional module
choice list Optional module
choice list Topic on an area of related clinical practice 30 credits 30 credits 30 credits 30 credits 60 credits

Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally required to have a relevant first degree. Previous experience may also be considered upon application, for more information, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery APEL webpage.

You will require access to a personal computer with good connection to the internet (broadband recommended).

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5, with minimum of 6.0 in any component (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

The School of Nursing & Midwifery is not currently offering any school scholarships.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contacts

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MSc Advanced Practice contact

Jennifer RossSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland

Mobile: 0771 389 1491 (from the UK)

Email: j.c.ross@dundee.ac.uk Postgraduate OfficeSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 388530 (from the UK)Telephone: +44 1382 388530 (from outside the UK)
Email: nm-post-graduate@dundee.ac.uk Dr Elaine LeeSchool of Nursing and Midwifery
Dundee University
11 Airlie Place
Dundee
DD1 4HJ
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 388668 (from the UK)Telephone: +44 1382 388668 (from outside the UK)
Email: e.c.lee@dundee.ac.uk