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 practising 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 Morris-Love
Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
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:
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Rachel Morris-Love
Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
rachel.morris-love@northampton.ac.uk
Alex Mouzakitis
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Alex.Mouzakitis@northampton.ac.uk
Pierre BonnaudLecturer in Physiotherapy
pierre.bonnaud@northampton.ac.uk
Rida WahbaLecturer in Physiotherapy
Fiona Barrett
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Fiona.Barrett@northampton.ac.uk
Hayley Walker
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
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.