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Part time
3 years
OCT-26
MSc - Master of Science
Health Practice Administration
This is a unique model of continued professional development for allied health professionals. You will learn from industry experts in intimate learning groups. You will gain a master’s level award, be it PG Certificate, PG Diploma or full MSc, in your chosen area of Advanced Musculoskeletal Practise. The award you decide upon will affect the duration of the course, as well as how many modules you undertake
You will be a qualified professional, working in UK health and/or social care, such as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist. You will be seeking to develop advanced practice in your own specific clinical area.
The award pathways have different expected learning outcomes. Each one advances the previous award. To complete your chosen award, you will be able to:
This First Contact Practitioner (FCP) course is recognised by The Centre for Advancing Practice as meeting the FCP Roadmap Stage 1 and 2 requirements and evidence of successful completion meets current requirements for FCP.
Roles in musculoskeletal (MSK) practice are well established, but these roles are seeing rapid expansion, with recognition in recent health policy that they play a vital role in clinical care (NHS Long Term Plan 2019). Advanced practitioners have a unique skill set to enable them to manage patients across a whole care pathway.
Health Education England (HEE 2017) recognise the vital role you will play as a practitioner. The HEE framework has characterised the main components of multi-professional advanced practice with 4 key pillars:
You will be assessed through a presentation and reflective portfolio. You will also be assessed on a pass/fail basis on the application of documented skills in a practical setting, by a mentor.
On this module you will develop your own specific areas of expertise and advanced practice. You will consider the service and practice within which you work. You could transform:
As a clinician, you will reflect on and develop your practice through engagement with theories, models and tools of change management, health coaching and health literacy.
On this module you will develop your ability to select and interpret assessment methods and outcomes measures that are suitable for the individuals, groups and populations you work with. You will learn how to make complex clinical decisions based on robust evidence-based assessment. This will allow you to measure the outcomes of interventions to ensure they are safe, effective and good value for money. As you develop into a more advanced practitioner role, you will extend your responsibility to:
For this course (per year)
£2,866
Contact University and ask about this fee
Minimum entry requirements
2:2 honours degree in a related subject
5 years postgraduate experience with 3 years in an appropriate Musculoskeletal setting.
If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide evidence of relevant professional experience, your application may still be considered.
In addition, you must have:
A letter of support from your line manager
Proof of appropriate and up to date professional registration (for example HCPC or GMC)