STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content
All modules on the programme must be taken and passed. These are:
- Physiotherapy Practice in the Lower Quadrant
- Physiotherapy Practice in the Upper Quadrant
- Clinical Education in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Research Process & Practice applied to Tissues in Health & Disease
- Muscle & Exercise Physiology
- Neuroscience, Pain & Rehabilitation
- Research Project in Advanced Physiotherapy (Neuromusculoskeletal).
FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
Delivered by a combination of formal taught sessions, seminars, prosections, practical sessions, clinical placements and self-directed learning. Assessment is by written assignments and written, oral, practical and clinical examinations. The research project is presented to an invited audience.
KEY FACTS
Programme leader/s
Louise Kedroff
Accreditation
Approved by the Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP).
Awarding institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
Typically one year FT, two years PT, September to September. Occasionally students complete the MSc PT over 3 years.
Location
Guy's Campus.
Student destinations
Band 7 & 8 physiotherapists, extended scope practitioner, clinical specialist, consultant, private physiotherapy practitioner, lecturer, researcher and PhD student.
Year of entry 2013
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