Core modules
Critical Reflection, Reasoning, and Appraisal in Clinical Practice
20 credits
Evaluation and Research Development in Health Sciences
20 credits
This module is run over 12 half days in Autumn Semester. You will develop the skills and knowledge to evaluate and apply into practice a range of research methods and evidence base and to appraise the barriers to using evidence in practice.
Assessment is a written research proposal.
Course Convenors: Paul Hendrick and Theresa Harvey-Dunstan
Dissertation - Master of Science in Physiotherapy
60 credits
This is a full year course with teaching sessions throughout the year. You will develop the critical, analytical and communication skills and knowledge to undertake and write-up an independent research study.
Assessment is a written Dissertation thesis.
Course Convenor: Paul Hendrick
Optional modules
You must take an additional 80 credits from the optional modules below:
Advanced Rehabilitation of Long-Term and Complex Conditions
20 credits
This course is run over 6 days in the Spring Semester. You will develop the knowledge, skills and critical aptitude to apply evidence based rehabilitation for people with a range of long-term or complex conditions such as cardio-respiratory disease, neuromuscular disease, oncology and hematological disorders.
Assessment is via an oral presentation in which the student discusses and demonstrates rehabilitation strategies for a clinical case study.
Course Convenors: Theresa Harvey-Dunstan and Eleanor Douglas
Learning and Assessment in Healthcare Education
20 credits
This module will consolidate and extend your knowledge of the theories and principles underpinning teaching, learning and assessment. Specifically, this is done in relation to health care subjects, and considers education in both academic and practice settings.
The contextual factors that influence the role of health care teachers will be explored and the implications of these for your learning in modern health care settings will be debated. The tensions that exist between theory and practice will be examined in the context of contemporary policy issues and research.
This module is available during the spring semester.
Advancing Clinical Practice (Diagnostics)
20 credits
This module is run over 6 days in the Autumn Semester. You will develop advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic testing and test interpretation skills. This is designed to facilitate decision making, triage and communication skills essential for all first contact practitioners.
Assessment is a 20 minute presentation + questions (10 mins)
Course Convenor: Alan Taylor
Rehabilitation for Pain Management
20 credits
This module is run over 6 days in Spring Semester. You will develop the knowledge, skills and critical aptitude to apply evidence based rehabilitation for people with a range of musculoskeletal pain conditions.
Assessment is an oral via in which the student discusses and demonstrates rehabilitation strategies for a clinical case study.
Course Convenor: Paul Hendrick
Advancing Clinical Practice (Management)
20 credits
Rehabilitation Neuroscience
20 credits
This module focuses on Rehabilitation Neuroscience.
This module considers:
- Methodologies of studying the nervous system
- Basic anatomy of and physiology of the nervous system
- Neuronal Signalling
- Sensory-motor integration
- Perception and action
- Complex brain functions
- Cognitive motor interference
- The changing brain
Motor Control and Learning
20 credits
This module focuses on Motor Control and Learning.
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the
module catalogue for information on available modules. This content was last updated on Monday 09 October 2023.
Neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) dysfunction is one of the world’s most costly and disabling health conditions. This pathway reflects the latest evidence and thinking behind NMS management, offering students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their knowledge and skills for the assessment and management of people with long-standing NMS dysfunction.
The scientific evidence relating to diagnosis and interventions for people with NMS dysfunction is rapidly evolving and serves to contradict much traditional thought and practice. This pathway aims to equip participants with the necessary cognitive and physical skills for synthesis and applying this evidence.
Emphasis will be on advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic testing, and the interpretation of findings, considered essential for first contact practitioners. This will lead to relevant decision making, patient management, appropriate communication, and triage
With a focus on leadership and quality improvement, the basis of the pathway will be on:
- the understanding of modern pain science
- incorporating evidence-based movement, physical activity, and exercise approaches
You will be given the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and critical thinking through contemporary learning and assessment methods.
The core modules of the programme will be integrated with research training, and participants on the full MSc pathway will be given the opportunity to undertake a research project related to NMS dysfunction.
The two core Advancing Practice modules are focused on the diagnosis and management of people with complex Neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction and have been designed to reflect the very latest in evidence, practice, and theory.
Core modules
Advancing Clinical Practice (Diagnostics)
20 credits
This module is run over 6 days in the Autumn Semester. You will develop advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic testing and test interpretation skills. This is designed to facilitate decision making, triage and communication skills essential for all first contact practitioners.
Assessment is a 20 minute presentation + questions (10 mins)
Course Convenor: Alan Taylor
Advancing Clinical Practice (Musculoskeletal Management)
20 credits
Critical Reflection, Reasoning, and Appraisal in Clinical Practice
20 credits
Evaluation and Research Development in Health Sciences
20 credits
This module is run over 12 half days in Autumn Semester. You will develop the skills and knowledge to evaluate and apply into practice a range of research methods and evidence base and to appraise the barriers to using evidence in practice.
Assessment is a written research proposal.
Course Convenors: Paul Hendrick and Theresa Harvey-Dunstan
Dissertation - Master of Science in Physiotherapy
60 credits
This is a full year course with teaching sessions throughout the year. You will develop the critical, analytical and communication skills and knowledge to undertake and write-up an independent research study.
Assessment is a written Dissertation thesis.
Course Convenor: Paul Hendrick
Optional modules
Advanced Rehabilitation of Long-Term and Complex Conditions
20 credits
This course is run over 6 days in the Spring Semester. You will develop the knowledge, skills and critical aptitude to apply evidence based rehabilitation for people with a range of long-term or complex conditions such as cardio-respiratory disease, neuromuscular disease, oncology and hematological disorders.
Assessment is via an oral presentation in which the student discusses and demonstrates rehabilitation strategies for a clinical case study.
Course Convenors: Theresa Harvey-Dunstan and Eleanor Douglas
Learning and Assessment in Healthcare Education
20 credits
This module will consolidate and extend your knowledge of the theories and principles underpinning teaching, learning and assessment. Specifically, this is done in relation to health care subjects, and considers education in both academic and practice settings.
The contextual factors that influence the role of health care teachers will be explored and the implications of these for your learning in modern health care settings will be debated. The tensions that exist between theory and practice will be examined in the context of contemporary policy issues and research.
This module is available during the spring semester.
Rehabilitation for Pain Management
20 credits
This module is run over 6 days in Spring Semester. You will develop the knowledge, skills and critical aptitude to apply evidence based rehabilitation for people with a range of musculoskeletal pain conditions.
Assessment is an oral via in which the student discusses and demonstrates rehabilitation strategies for a clinical case study.
Course Convenor: Paul Hendrick
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the
module catalogue for information on available modules. This content was last updated on Monday 09 October 2023.