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Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy MSc/Postgraduate Diploma
Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy MSc/Postgraduate Diploma

Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy MSc/Postgraduate Diploma

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  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English requirements

TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

IELTs 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band

PTE 59 in all four skills

Cambridge English: Advanced Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component

Doulingo 110-119

Orther Requirement

Admission to the programme is on the basis that you will have:

  • Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (includes professional indemnity)
  • A BSc/BA Honours degree or equivalent. (Evidence of equivalence of your qualification(s) to the UK educational system of awards can be found at www.naric.org.uk). The degree should normally be a first or upper second class Honours degree.
  • You must provide detail in your application your experiences of using manipulative/musculoskeletal physiotherapy skills within a practice base setting to evidence fulfilment of 1500 hours (hours accrued as part of your pre-registration/qualifying education or internship do not count). 
  • Supporting evidence of appropriate continuing professional development during this experience will also be required.

Additional criteria for clinical mentored clinical practice in the UK. Please note that if these criteria are not met within three months of starting the programme, you may be required to transfer to a non-clinical programme or to undertake your placement in your home country.

  • Evidence of satisfactory current Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Evidence of satisfactory health declaration and immunisation record

You will also need to submit the following documentation in support of your application:

  • two academic/employer references in support of your application and professional and practical capabilities; 
  • transcripts of your degrees so far (certified and translated in to English if appropriate). 
  • your personal statement to detail
    • evidence of a minimum of 1500 hours experience post qualification of using manipulative/musculoskeletal physiotherapy within a musculoskeletal context.
    • supporting evidence of appropriate continuing professional development during this experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy will also be required
  • evidence of HCPC and CSP registration

Course Information

Our Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy MSc qualifies you for membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) and the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).

This programme enables exploration of the theoretical basis of manipulative/musculoskeletal physiotherapy and its application to the development of your clinical reasoning towards advanced clinical practice.

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You will take the following six mandatory modules:

  • Research Methods  (20 credits)

  • Innovation in Professional Development (20 credits)

  • Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1: Lower Quadrant (20 credits)

  • Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2: Upper Quadrant (20 credits)

  • Continuing Professional Development and Mentored Practice (20 credits)

  • Research Dissertation – MSc only (60 credits)

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Physiotherapy graduates have entered careers both in the NHS and private sector. They work in hospitals, in the community as well as sports clubs and the military. An increasing number of Physiotherapy graduates are working on a freelance basis alongside their work in the NHS. Some choose to pursue further studies in education, research or undertake further training.

Careers Support for Postgraduate Students

Careers Network – We can help you get ahead in the job market and develop your career

We recognise that as a postgraduate student you are likely to have specific requirements when it comes to planning for your next career step. Employers expect postgraduates to have a range of skills that exceed their subject knowledge. Careers Network offers a range of events and support services that are designed for all students, including postgraduates looking to find their niche in the job market.

Here are just a few ways in which we can help postgraduates to get ahead:

  • Careers Networking opportunities

  • Effective careers strategy toolkit

  • Year planner for all postgraduate students

  • Masters Career Coaching Workshops

  • One to one careers guidance

 

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance - Single

NHS: 300 GBP/ year

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