MSc Physiotherapy
- Course Code DNT1B164202
- Duration 2 Years
- Attendance Full Time
- Award Degree of Master of Science
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Overview
Why choose to study for an MSc degree in Physiotherapy?
When you study Physiotherapy at UEA you are choosing an exciting and rewarding caring profession that focuses on developing extraordinary partnerships with people and helping to make lasting, positive changes in their lives.
Physiotherapy has been defined as ‘…a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximizing potential. It uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well being, taking account of variations in health status. It is science based, committed to extending, applying and evaluating and reviewing evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery. The exercise of clinical judgment and informed interpretation is at its core.’’ (CSP2002)
Primarily using skills of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and electro physical modalities, physiotherapists work with individuals in the management of a broad range of physical problems. Core areas of physiotherapy include, Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and Respiratory therapy. They extend into acute, primary, private and public sector health and social care. Working in areas of physical, mental and public health. Settings include: hospitals, primary health care, social services, industry, prisons, individual homes, schools, armed forces and private practice.
Physiotherapists work with people of all ages based on a sound knowledge of clinical sciences that underpin human function and dysfunction, particularly related to movement. The focus of practice is on the individual needs of each client or client group, taking account of the influence of specific psychological, cultural and social factors in the context of care. This includes consideration of the needs and abilities of others involved with the client, including carers and other health and social care workers. Physiotherapists will also use their expertise to advise and teach groups, promoting health within the whole community.
Physiotherapy training at the UEA – a life-changing career
The whole programme adopts an enquiry-based learning ethos focused on student-centred independent learning, problem solving and decision making, which will be facilitated over the two years of the programme. There will be an evolving level of complexity; from engaging with straightforward case scenarios that develop baseline theoretical and therapeutic understandings, through to complex scenarios addressing service development needs.
Integral to the programme are the Practice placements where students will undertake 1 Level 1 (7 week) block in year 1 and 1 level 2 (7 week) block and 2 level 3 (one 7 and one 8 week) block in Year 2. The final 8 week placement is a professional development placement, identified and organised by the student. The placements are non-M level aspects of the Professional Practice modules with a Pass/Fail mark and with level 1, 2 and 3 outcomes.
The first year Physiotherapy Professional Practice M61X module focus will be on the central theme of the restoration, maintenance and improvement of peoples function and movement. The module develops the physiotherapy skills and context of practice through two core areas of the profession: Neuro musculoskeletal and cardio vascular respiratory rehabilitation. The learning material and activities will contextualise areas of UK health and social care policy and practice. The first subject block will be followed by a 7 week practice placement. This will link creatively to the Neuro musculoskeletal teaching. The module exists to develop both an understanding of the scientific basis of human movement and function along with competence in a range of physiotherapeutic interventions aimed at assessing and restoring function. The subject blocks will be delivered in EBL format.
Professional Development M63X module will frontload academic writing skills, critical appraisal skills, journal club activities, team working, professional communication, and presentation skills. In Year 1, professional development learning will inform the EBL trigger material and in Year 2, once the foundation learning has been achieved, professional development will be fully incorporated into the professional practice modules.
The first year Research M64X module aims to ensure that students are able to engage with the evidence base for their professional practice to become confident consumers of research evidence and incorporating the evidence base into their professional practice. They will have sufficient experience of research methods to carry out research or audit in clinical or academic environments.
The content of the Human Sciences M65X module addresses the foundation anatomical, physiological, sociological and psychological sciences. The learning will be closely aligned to professional practice and so the learning will be applied through EBL activities
The second year Physiotherapy Professional Practice M66X continues to build on the transferable skills developed in module 1 within the current health and social care contexts. It introduces the subject blocks of neurological rehabilitation and physical activity and health promotion. The module has 3 placement blocks. Each of which will be supported by prior learning ensuring strong theory practice links. The final placement will be an 8 week personal development placement, which the student will negotiate with their personal advisor to meet their requirements for transition to qualified practitioner. The module draws upon the student’s use of CPD tools, quality measures and service development tools, critical enquiry, research methodology and creative management strategies for clients in a variety of clinical settings. It will encourage the students to develop avenues of emerging scope of practice through a subject block entitled physical activity and health promotion. The subject blocks will be delivered in EBL format.
On completion of the Research 2 M68X module students will be equipped to contribute to a culture of enquiry within their profession and more widely in health and social care. They will have direct experience of the design and delivery of research so that they can make a significant contribution to developing and potentially delivering the research agenda.
When you study Physiotherapy at UEA you are choosing an exciting and rewarding caring profession that focuses on developing extraordinary partnerships with people and helping to make lasting, positive changes in their lives.
Physiotherapy has been defined as ‘…a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximizing potential. It uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well being, taking account of variations in health status. It is science based, committed to extending, applying and evaluating and reviewing evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery. The exercise of clinical judgment and informed interpretation is at its core.’’ (CSP2002)
Primarily using skills of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and electro physical modalities, physiotherapists work with individuals in the management of a broad range of physical problems. Core areas of physiotherapy include, Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and Respiratory therapy. They extend into acute, primary, private and public sector health and social care. Working in areas of physical, mental and public health. Settings include: hospitals, primary health care, social services, industry, prisons, individual homes, schools, armed forces and private practice.
Physiotherapists work with people of all ages based on a sound knowledge of clinical sciences that underpin human function and dysfunction, particularly related to movement. The focus of practice is on the individual needs of each client or client group, taking account of the influence of specific psychological, cultural and social factors in the context of care. This includes consideration of the needs and abilities of others involved with the client, including carers and other health and social care workers. Physiotherapists will also use their expertise to advise and teach groups, promoting health within the whole community.
Physiotherapy training at the UEA – a life-changing career
The whole programme adopts an enquiry-based learning ethos focused on student-centred independent learning, problem solving and decision making, which will be facilitated over the two years of the programme. There will be an evolving level of complexity; from engaging with straightforward case scenarios that develop baseline theoretical and therapeutic understandings, through to complex scenarios addressing service development needs.
Integral to the programme are the Practice placements where students will undertake 1 Level 1 (7 week) block in year 1 and 1 level 2 (7 week) block and 2 level 3 (one 7 and one 8 week) block in Year 2. The final 8 week placement is a professional development placement, identified and organised by the student. The placements are non-M level aspects of the Professional Practice modules with a Pass/Fail mark and with level 1, 2 and 3 outcomes.
The first year Physiotherapy Professional Practice M61X module focus will be on the central theme of the restoration, maintenance and improvement of peoples function and movement. The module develops the physiotherapy skills and context of practice through two core areas of the profession: Neuro musculoskeletal and cardio vascular respiratory rehabilitation. The learning material and activities will contextualise areas of UK health and social care policy and practice. The first subject block will be followed by a 7 week practice placement. This will link creatively to the Neuro musculoskeletal teaching. The module exists to develop both an understanding of the scientific basis of human movement and function along with competence in a range of physiotherapeutic interventions aimed at assessing and restoring function. The subject blocks will be delivered in EBL format.
Professional Development M63X module will frontload academic writing skills, critical appraisal skills, journal club activities, team working, professional communication, and presentation skills. In Year 1, professional development learning will inform the EBL trigger material and in Year 2, once the foundation learning has been achieved, professional development will be fully incorporated into the professional practice modules.
The first year Research M64X module aims to ensure that students are able to engage with the evidence base for their professional practice to become confident consumers of research evidence and incorporating the evidence base into their professional practice. They will have sufficient experience of research methods to carry out research or audit in clinical or academic environments.
The content of the Human Sciences M65X module addresses the foundation anatomical, physiological, sociological and psychological sciences. The learning will be closely aligned to professional practice and so the learning will be applied through EBL activities
The second year Physiotherapy Professional Practice M66X continues to build on the transferable skills developed in module 1 within the current health and social care contexts. It introduces the subject blocks of neurological rehabilitation and physical activity and health promotion. The module has 3 placement blocks. Each of which will be supported by prior learning ensuring strong theory practice links. The final placement will be an 8 week personal development placement, which the student will negotiate with their personal advisor to meet their requirements for transition to qualified practitioner. The module draws upon the student’s use of CPD tools, quality measures and service development tools, critical enquiry, research methodology and creative management strategies for clients in a variety of clinical settings. It will encourage the students to develop avenues of emerging scope of practice through a subject block entitled physical activity and health promotion. The subject blocks will be delivered in EBL format.
On completion of the Research 2 M68X module students will be equipped to contribute to a culture of enquiry within their profession and more widely in health and social care. They will have direct experience of the design and delivery of research so that they can make a significant contribution to developing and potentially delivering the research agenda.
Course Organiser
Mrs Suzanne Fletcher
