Advanced Professional Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation University of Plymouth

Overview

The Advanced Professional Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation programme from University of Plymouth , delivered by professional experts, our programmes are tailored to you and your career. Together, we address today's most challenging healthcare issues, through research-informed teaching and active, real-world learning.

Key Features:

• Progress your health professions career and become a leader in this specialist area with a programme formed on evidence-based clinical practice, incorporating practical skill development*.
• Increase your skills in reflection, analysis and critical debate, as well as developing your knowledge base of this cutting-edge subject. The assignments for all modules are designed to help you link theory to practice.  
• Learn from research active teaching staff, with national and international reputations in this specialist area. You’ll be encouraged to join the faculty’s Rehabilitation research group, nested under the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research, and will work with our experienced staff on your own research project.
• Further your research skills through use of the University’s highly advanced equipment at the Human Movement and Function Laboratory.
• Take the opportunity to choose specialist skills modules such as Injection Therapy for your continuing professional development (CPD).
• Make the most of our blended learning approach, which combines short study blocks and distance learning technologies with face-to-face teaching, enhancing the learning process by allowing time for reflection.
• Take advantage of flexible study – you can complete the programme over one year full time or two to five years part time. Your study will comprise of a mixture of lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials. The full-time route is suitable for international students, who will be supported to choose optional modules with non-clinical assignments.
• Choose from three award pathways with full and part-time options: Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), 60 credits; Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip), 120 credits; and Masters (MSc), 180 credits.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.