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Advanced Physiotherapy: Paediatrics MSc

Advanced Physiotherapy: Paediatrics MSc

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Full time | UCL (University College London) | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Physiotherapy Pediatrics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Advanced Physiotherapy: Paediatrics MSc

This postgraduate programme integrates the advanced clinical, theoretical, academic and research components of paediatric physiotherapy practice. The emphasis is on the management of paediatric patients with cardiorespiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. Flexibility in selection of modules allows for your particular interests to be accommodated.

Optional qualifications

This degree is also available as a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate with fees set accordingly.

Careers

The programme will provide you with knowledge and experience for a career in academia, research or clinical practice. You will also develop the skills to pursue senior positions within your specialist clinical career field.

Employability

The programme aims to transform the way you think about expert patient care, and the theoretical foundation for paediatric physiotherapy clinical practice. The programme provides a rigorous, evidence-based training in best research and clinical practice. You will graduate with skills suitable for a range of clinical, educational or research posts.

Modules

Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - Core
Paediatric Neuro-Physiotherapy - Core
Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy - Core
Clinical Education in Advanced Physiotherapy, Part 1 - Core
The Young Athlete: Injury Prevention and Management - Core
Applied Statistics for Health Research 1 - Core
Physiotherapy Research and Dissemination - Core
Research Project - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,100

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£32,100

Entry requirements

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in physiotherapy; or an approved diploma in physiotherapy together with evidence of appropriate clinical and/or teaching experience and a commitment to continuing professional development. We expect students to have had at least 2 years post-qualification clinical experience and UK state-registration is preferred.

University information

UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to around 42,000 students...more