MSc Contemporary Physiotherapy Practice
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Physiotherapy is a scientific and evidence-based health profession that takes a 'whole person' approach to improving and maintaining wellbeing. Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness, or disability, using a range of interventions such as advice, education, exercise, and manual therapy and electrophysical agents. MSc Contemporary Physiotherapy Practice at Lincoln aims to enhance currently qualified Physiotherapist's knowledge and skills through various teaching and learning methods to equip students for current clinical practice.
This includes exploring topics such as clinical reasoning and decision making, pathoanatomic and physiology, interventions, research methodology and project management applicable to physiotherapy practice. With an emphasis on applied theory, practical development, and improving service provision, the programme aims to enhance both practical and research skills through critical engagement with evidence-based strategies for clinical practice. Students will also be encouraged to undertake analytical reflections based on their clinical practice to direct their own personal and professional development.
Students will receive support from academics who have specialist knowledge and experience in the field.
Key highlights
- Designed for already qualified physiotherapists to advance clinical knowledge and skills
- Covers clinical reasoning, decision making, pathoanatomy and physiology
- Includes research methodology and project management applied to physiotherapy
- Emphasis on applied theory, practical development and improving service provision
- Reflective analysis of own clinical practice guides professional development
- Taught by academics with specialist knowledge and experience in physiotherapy
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Senior Physiotherapist
- Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
- Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapy Team Lead
- Clinical Researcher in Physiotherapy
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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