Master of Physiotherapy (MPhys)

You will:

• Study a range of modules that will equip you with the basic knowledge and skills for physiotherapy practice. Topics covered include: anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, aspects of psychology, professional practice, basic assessment skills, common physiotherapy interventions and evidence based practice.
• Complete a short foundation placement to introduce you to the application of theory into practice.

Modules

• Becoming an Allied Health Professional
• Finding Your Academic Voice
• Principles of Rehabilitation
• Developing Resilience in Self and Others
• Foundations of Physiotherapy 1
• Introduction to Practice-based Learning (including two weeks Practice-based Learning)

You will:

• Expand your skills relating to cardiorespiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Broaden your understanding of health and wellbeing and the role of the allied health professional in influencing health behaviour change.
• Be encouraged to develop your skills for critical thinking and using information to support your studies.
• Carry out a six-week that will give you the opportunity to continue your learning in practice.

Modules

• Foundations of Physiotherapy 2
• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1
• Health Coaching Conversations
• Neurological Physiotherapy
• Developing a Spirit of Inquiry
• Practice-based Learning 1 (including six weeks of Practice-based Learning)

You will:

• Develop your skills further to look at the management of people with more complex conditions.
• Broaden your awareness of healthcare and challenge your understanding of health education and promotion.
• Complete two six-week placements, further expanding your practice knowledge.

Modules:

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2
• Theoretical and Clinical Approaches to Multidisciplinary Team Working
• Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice
• Advancement of Clinical Management
• Active Citizenship
• Investigation of Practice
• Practice-based Learning 2 (including 12 weeks Practice-based Learning)

You will:

• Consolidate your practical, theoretical and professional skills through university and practice based learning (PBL) placements.
• Explore how the development of leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial skills can contribute to meeting the challenges of contemporary health and social care.
• Work with a project supervisor to plan, carry out and evaluate a small scale research project.
• Carry out two six-week placements including an elective placement

Modules

• Public Health Practice for Physiotherapy
• Professional Skills Development
• Leadership and Enterprise for Practice
• Applying Skills of Critical Enquiry (project)
• Practice based Learning 3 (including 11 weeks of Practice based Learning)

You will be taught in lectures, seminars, practical workshops and laboratories. Outside these timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning through both directed and self-directed study. You will be assessed using a range of methods including practical exams and written course work at the end of each module or semester.

You will complete practice placements in each year.

Placements are invaluable in consolidating theoretical study into practical expertise by working directly with patients and practice educators.

Placements take place within the NHS and social care sector at various locations across Scotland.

QMU manages the sourcing and allocation of placements for each student with the exception of the elective placement. The elective placement is organised by each individual student and provides the potential for a practice-based placement in a speciality area of interest or outside of the UK. It may be possible for you to undertake a single, elective, practice-based placement outside the UK.

To enhance future employablity placements take place across across Scotland  with students normally undertaking half their placements in NHS Lothian and the rest in other health boards across Scotland. For some health boards  relocation for the duration of the placement might be required unless there are  individual requirements (eg specific health needs or school age children) that mean they must remain in a specific location. The additional costs associated with placement travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the student. Students who receive SAAS funding may be able to claim for some of these expenses to be reimbursed.

You can work as a physiotherapist in the NHS, in hospitals and in the community, in private practice or in industry. Some of our graduates have gone on to work as sports physiotherapists or to pursue research careers.

Scottish Higher: Standard - AABBB, Minimum: ABBBB

A Level: AAB

Irish Leaving Certificate: H1 H2 H2 H2 H3

International Baccalaureate: 32 points

International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 6.0

Required subjects: Two of Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths at Higher/ A Level or equivalent. Scottish and Irish applicants are required to pass Higher English. English and Maths at Nat 5/GCSE.

Mature/Access: Related Access course, see: www.qmu.ac.uk/college-qualifications

We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant qualifications and/or experience. Other degree and graduate qualifications will be considered.

Direct Entry: Not available. Relevant HN qualifications may be considered for entry to Year One.

Other requirements:

• A satisfactory criminal records check is required.
• An occupational health check is required and you may be requested to be immunised against Hepatitis B.
• All students are required to obtain personal indemnity insurance, usually through membership of the professional body.
• The cost of the PVG Scheme membership and personal indemnity insurance is the responsibility of the student.
• Currently the cost of the occupational health check is funded by the Scottish Government for Scottish students only. Students from other countries are responsible for this cost. Should the Scottish Government change their funding policy the responsibility for the cost of the occupational health check may change.

You will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and to apply for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

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