Physiotherapy MSc (Pre-registration) Welcome Pack

Welcome to MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) – January 2024

Welcome to the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) programme at the University of Northampton! We are thrilled to have you on board for this unique and contemporary approach to physiotherapy education.

We invite you to join our online pre-induction session for the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration). This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow students and the academic staff before the start of term. Please note that enrolment will take place on the 22 January 2024, which will be followed by an induction week. Teaching will commence on the 29 January 2024. Further programme details are provided below.

Our MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) programme, accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, adopts an innovative approach through active blended learning. This will equip future physiotherapists with the critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills necessary for an evidence-based practice.

In this programme, you will:

  • Develop core physiotherapy skills, underpinned by a contemporary evidence base. You will use critical analysis to formulate assessments and treatments for a variety of complex clinical presentations.
  • Gain broad experience in clinical practice across all sectors and specialties. Further opportunities to make a social impact will be available.
  • Work alongside practicing physiotherapists, service users, fellow students, and professionals within the Faculty of Health, Education, & Society, as well as your core academic team of physiotherapists.
  • Through various teaching methods, including inter-professional education, simulation, and a digitally enhanced teaching framework, cultivate a holistic approach to patient-centred care.
  • Acquire the tools and experience to evolve into a forward-thinking, problem-solving, and contemporary physiotherapist.
  • Upon completion, become eligible to apply for membership with the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Your Programme Leader

Rachel Love, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Rachel Morris-Love

Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy

rachel.morris-love@northampton.ac.uk

Supporting you before you arrive

We would like to invite you to the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) pre-induction session. This online event, which takes place in the weeks prior to the start of term, provides an excellent opportunity for you to meet other students who will be beginning the course in January 2024, as well as to get acquainted with your academic staff. Details outlined below:

  • You will engage with your programme academics, find out about the range of services that the University offers you to support your journey. You will also find a range of top tips to help you with your studies as well as have the opportunity to begin building friendship networks with other students.

  • Induction Information

    This is your induction timetable for the week commencing 22 January 2024. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the induction organiser Alex Mouzakitis alex.mouzakitis@northampton.ac.uk.

    Location: LH234. The Physiotherapy Lab is located on the 2nd floor of the Learning Hub. Follow the signs to TPOD 1 and 2, and you should see LH234 next door.

    *Please note that that individual personal tutor meetings are 30-minute individual virtual or face to face appointments with your personal tutor. Please contact your personal tutor to arrange your initial meeting.

    Monday 22 January 2024

    Location: Waterside campus, Ground floor Learning Hub (Student Information Desk)

    • AM – Enrolment open from 9.30am -11.30am
    Tuesday 23 January 2024

    Location: LH234, Learning Hub

    • 9.30am-11.30am – Welcome and introductions. Team building exercises. Completion of required forms: Practical kit sizing/placement questionnaire/consent forms.
    • 1.00pm onwards – Faculty Induction “Introduction to Interprofessional Education”
    Wednesday 24 January 2024

    Location: LH234

    • 10am-11am – Library and Learning Services Induction and Literature Searching.
    • 11.30am-12.30pm – Student and team vision/ expectations
    • 1.30pm – 2.15pm – Student Union Introduction
    • 2pm onwards – Individual personal tutor meetings. Release of workbooks for PHYM001, PHYM002, PHYM003
    Thursday 25 January 2024

    Location: LH234

    • 9.30am-10.30am – How to read an academic paper
    • 11am – 12pm – Introduction to NILE
    • 1pm – 1.45pm – Cross cohort session with Jan 23 intake
    • 2pm – 3pm – Prioritisation & time-management (LH234). Individual personal tutor meetings
    Friday 26 January 2024

    Location: LH234

    • PM – Individual personal tutor meetings
  • At the University of Northampton, we use an Active Blended Learning (ABL) approach to learning. ABL combines face-to-face teaching with carefully designed digital experiences, allowing you to study at your own pace and in your own time. Here you will find a sample of the workbooks that will aid you in your self-directed learning. They are a taster to introduce you to some of the core concepts we will be exploring in the modules in Semester 1 and include a sample of suggested reading from your academic team. We encourage you to complete them in your own pace before you join us in the induction week.

Equipment

​​You will be provided with a uniform for use in practical sessions. We will gather information on clothes sizes during induction week.​

Enhancing skills, building networks, and engaging in the wider University community

​​As part of the required module learning outcomes, you will engage in Student Futures activities which will enhance your teamwork skills, abilities to develop and implement social change and understanding of the wider community needs. Upon completion of certain activities, you will receive an Employability award.

​You will have full access to the university’s resources aimed at developing your professional and academic skills, as well as completing training on skills courses particularly relevant to physiotherapy, such as manual handling and basic life support.​

Welcome video

The Physiotherapy MSc team have produced the below video to welcome you to the course.

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