About the Courses
Strengthen your knowledge and expertise with the study of neurological physiotherapy at postgraduate level. Our specialist programme advances your clinical skill set, with specific focus on neurological disorders and treatments. You will be encouraged to critically evaluate existing physiotherapy practices and explore alternatives to traditional approaches and services. Our MSc contributes to your continued professional development enhancing your career prospects within the field of physiotherapy and beyond. You will be equipped with specialist knowledge deepening your understanding of neurological function, conditions and appropriate management.
Strengthen your knowledge and expertise with the study of neurological physiotherapy at postgraduate level. Our specialist programme advances your clinical skill set, with specific focus on neurological disorders and treatments. You will be encouraged to critically evaluate existing physiotherapy practices and explore alternatives to traditional approaches and services. Our MSc contributes to your continued professional development enhancing your career prospects within the field of physiotherapy and beyond. You will be equipped with specialist knowledge deepening your understanding of neurological function, conditions and appropriate management.
Modules
Core module
Research Methods in Health (15 credits)
Assistive Technologies in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (15 credits)
Behaviour Change for Health and Well-being (15 credits)
Concepts of Neurological Rehabilitation (15 credits)
Applied Clinical Anatomy 1 (15 credits)
Physiology of The Neuromusculoskeletal Tissue (15 credits)
Assessment and Measurement (15 credits) OR Evidence Based Practice (15 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Module
You will have the opportunity to choose one optional/elective module (15 credits).
Alternatively, you may wish to consider developing your knowledge and skills in leadership or education applied to the neurological clinical setting.
Requirements
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to have:
A first or second-class honours degree (2:1 or 2:2) in Physiotherapy
Please note: There may be specific requirements for particular modules such as:
Evidence that you are currently in clinical practice
Written support from line manager
Named clinical mentor
Registration with professional governing body
Proof of up to date personal indemnity insurance
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
There are opportunities for prior learning to be brought into this programme, where your learning aligns with the award title, such as:
Successful completion of credits at level 7 from other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Completion of professional learning in the workplace
Attendance of non-credit bearing professional courses
Please note that level 7 learning following completion of professional learning in the workplace or attendance of non-credit bearing professional courses would need to be supported by a portfolio of evidence documenting how the learning has been and continues to be implemented in your practice.
Each application will need to be discussed on an individual basis and then reviewed by the university.
For more information and details of the RPL application process, please visit: keele.ac.uk/qa/programmesandmodules/recognitionofpriorlearning
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