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Overview
It is a clinically focused course designed to equip you with high level critical, evaluative and clinical skills across the four pillars of advanced practice (research, education, clinical and leadership). The course provides you with a coherent programme of study relevant to current advanced MSK physiotherapy practice.
It also offers a wide range of educationally transformative learning opportunities that will enable you to explore and extend the skills, knowledge and professional expertise required to be able to lead and influence musculoskeletal service delivery in a wide range of practice settings.
The course offers two pathways. One pathway has been established for students who wish to complete a period of mentored clinical practice with a Musculoskeletal Association of Physiotherapists (MACP) qualified mentor.
The placement can be sourced for you by the university and there are no additional fees for period of mentored clinical practice (additional costs may apply such as travel and accommodation with respect to the placement).
Career
The clinically relevant nature of the MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy course at Coventry University , which aims to directly develop your professional practice skills, enhances your potential for gaining advanced positions within the field of MSK physiotherapy.
Graduate employability is increased not only through the enhancement of advanced physiotherapy skills but also by the development of leadership, entrepreneurial and communication skills which allow graduates to contribute to service development and facilitate the professional development of colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.
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Courses include
- Musculoskeletal Management for Advanced Practice
- Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice
- Advanced Physiotherapy Practice
- A Clinical Approach to Pain for Health Professionals
- Developing Expertise for Professional Practice
- Applied Research for Advanced MSK Practice
- Research Methods, Methodology and Design
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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If you’re an international student and are interested in applying for a Foundation year, HNC, HND or Degree course then you’ll need to apply to us directly.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Physiotherapy Health Sciences View 1797 other Masters in Health Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Be a registered and fully qualified physiotherapist normally with a minimum of two years’ experience in the musculoskeletal speciality.
- Normally hold an honours degree in Physiotherapy (2:1 or 60% and above) or equivalent and evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at master’s level.
- Students whose first language is not English are normally required to have IELTS >6.5 or equivalent for the non-MACP pathway) or IELTS > 7.0 for the MACP Pathway
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- BSc Honours Physiotherapy 2:1 (2:2 considered)
- 1- 2 years post-graduation clinical experience in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or Society of Sports Therapy Non-MCAP Pathway
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) (HLST246) MCAP Pathway
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International
16950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16950 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11350 GBP per year during 12 months.
- UK: £11,350 (clinical pathway) | £10,600 (non-clinical pathway)
Living costs for Coventry
656 - 1057 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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