
Rachel Morris-Love
Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Level:
Postgraduate
Duration:
2 Years full-time
Starting:
September, January
Fees UK 23/24:
Year 1: £9,250
Year 2: £9,250*
Fees International 23/24:
Year 1: £17,250
Year 2: £17,250*
Location:
Waterside
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
Studying Physiotherapy (pre-registration) at the University of Northampton will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes to be a competent Physiotherapist. Studying at MSc level will develop your critical thinking capabilities and application of evidence-based research that underpins Physiotherapy practice. You will benefit from a unique teaching approach of active blended learning which fosters a community of enquiry, collaboration and development of practical problem-solving skills with an emphasis on patient-centred care.
On successful completion of the MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration with both the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. The course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
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The academic team are specialists within their field and have strong links with practice. Teaching and learning is enhanced through sessions with specialist practicing clinicians and with the involvement of the service user and career group.
The University is an AshokaU Changemaker campus, with a strong vision for social innovation. Therefore, the Physiotherapy (pre-registration) programme will be aligned to the Changemaker values, providing multiple opportunities to engage with local communities and will enable you to develop your employability skills through the employability framework.
The structure of the programme ensures that all theory and practice is underpinned by a high-quality evidence-based approach. All material is contemporary for current service needs, as well as allowing the growth of innovation and leadership skills.
There is a variety of assessment strategies utilised throughout the programme to ensure relevance to professional requirements upon entry to the profession, to develop critical thinking skills and the application of theory into current Physiotherapy practice and to aid equality and inclusion. Assessment methods may include practical exams, presentations, essays, reflections, producing digital medium and critical reports. Methods of peer feedback and assessment, group and individual work will all be utilised.
The first semester will concentrate on developing physiotherapy practice and clinical reasoning in the core areas of Physiotherapy. The second semester will enable students to develop their ability to manage more complex patient presentations. The core values of person-centred care, life-long learning and evidence-based practice are embedded throughout.
The enquiry-based project is the main focus of the second year. Students will further develop their critical thinking regarding physiotherapy practice and their leadership skills as health care professionals of the future.
The MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) programme has strong links with clinical practice and there will be opportunity for experience within a variety of settings, sectors and specialisms. This will include the NHS, private, voluntary and charity organisations. The clinical placement modules will vary in length from 5-7 weeks . There will also be opportunity to experience role-emerging placements and placements aimed at social innovation and collaboration with local organisations.
Module information can be found on the Award Map.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 22/23. The modules relating to the academic year 23/24 will be available from June 2023.
Applicants are advised to demonstrate and critically discuss the following topics within their Personal Statement:
All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
If English is not your first language, or you have not been educated mainly in English, you must provide evidence of your English language capability:
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
*may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 22/23 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
*may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) programme has purpose-built facilities with specialist equipment for teaching and learning to enable practical and simulated sessions. All students are fully provided with the technological support required to study in an active-blended learning format.
There will be two assessed practice modules in year 1 and three assessed modules in year 2. Practice placement experience is an important aspect of the qualifying programme and allows the completion of 1000 hours of practice experience required by our professional body, to allow the transference of theory into practice and enhance learning opportunities. They are completed under the supervision of skilled clinicians and supported by the academic team.
If you need further information, please contact our MSc Physiotherapy academic team at: PhysioAdmissions@northampton.ac.uk
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Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
On successful completion of the MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration with both the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
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