Health Faculty Publications PG Study and Research 2016 | Página 13

THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a dynamic and
forward-thinking School that offers both undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes, short courses, and standalone modules. It also has a growing and vibrant
research culture. The School of Health and Rehabilitation was established in the University in
1994, and since then has worked towards consolidation, growth, and development of the
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for students from a range of health professions as
well as exercise and health-related backgrounds. The School has excellent links with local healthcare
providers and liaises closely with other Schools across the University. The staff involved in the delivery of
education are committed to providing a rich educational experience for all students and a friendly and
supportive environment. The School is based on Keele campus and, in addition to its established postgraduate
programmes, also has an established undergraduate physiotherapy qualifying programme consistently rated amongst
the top qualifying physiotherapy programmes in the UK. It has strong connections both with local clinical units and with
other Schools within the Faculty, such as the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as across the
broader University.
Our varied and flexible postgraduate programmes are highly regarded and can be accessed via full or part-time/modular
routes. Constituent modules can be undertaken as part of a full programme or in stand-alone mode, either for purposes
of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), or to be later incorporated into a full Master’s programme via
accumulated credits. Modules are current and reflect contemporary practice, including, for example: Acute
Respiratory Deterioration and Critical Care; Advanced Management of the Respiratory Complications of
Neuromuscular Disorders; Applied Clinical Anatomy; Assessment and Measurement; Assistive Technologies
in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation; Behaviour Change for Health and Well-Being; Concepts of Neurological
Rehabilitation; Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging; Essentials of Manual Therapy Assessment;
Evidence-based Practice; Independent Study; Introducing Acupuncture; Musculoskeletal
Management at the Interface; Physiology of Neuromusculoskeletal Tissue; Physiology and
Pharmacology of Pain; Principles and Practice of Joint and Soft Tissue Injection; Psychosocial
Aspects of Pain; and Research Methods in Health. Postgraduate students are recruited
regionally, nationally, and internationally. Many clinical colleagues use these
postgraduate study routes to further develop their clinical skills and enhance career
opportunities. Others may use this type of study to change their career direction
e.g., by pursuit of further research or to undertake careers in Higher Education.

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