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MSc Physiotherapy

MSc Physiotherapy (Neurology)

KEY FEATURES: This programme is offered as a full-time, part-time or modular route for qualified

KEY FEATURES: This full-time programme is for qualified physiotherapists with a special interest in

physiotherapists. The full-time route is designed particularly for newly qualified physiotherapists and

neurological rehabilitation. Many of the modules and the learning and teaching experiences for the students

physiotherapists from overseas, where the compulsory modules ensure that the student expands his/her

are shared with those students registered on the MSc Physiotherapy; examples of compulsory core modules

learning in core aspects of physiotherapy (musculoskeletal therapy, neurological rehabilitation,

include: Concepts of Neurological Rehabilitation, during which students have the opportunity to explore the

cardio-respiratory physiotherapy) in addition to academic and research knowledge and skills at this level;

evidence base, theories and concepts underpinning approaches to neurological rehabilitation; and Assistive

students select one option module in an area of specific interest. For more experienced physiotherapists, the

Technologies in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, during which the students are taught by experts in the field,

part-time and modular routes allow greater flexibility with fewer core modules and a larger number of option

and expand their knowledge and understanding of the use of \