Physiotherapy (Professional Qualification) - MSc Programme content
Key information
Key information
- Complete full-time over two years.
- Delivered on campus and through practice-based learning.
- Modules will be taught over two years during the autumn, spring and summer semesters.
- Second year includes a research project tailored to your practice and career goals.
- You will graduate with a Level 9 Master’s qualification, preparing you for a professional career in physiotherapy.
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and experiential learning
- Reflective practice and supervised research
- Practice placements
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers through group work and assessments
Programme content - Year 1
Core modules
- Peripheral Anatomy and Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice (PR6041) will introduce the core principles of physiotherapy practice.
- Physiotherapy in Respiratory Care (PR6011) will develop your understanding of physiotherapy interventions for respiratory conditions and acute care management.
- Normal movement & Neurological Rehabilitation (PR6013) will explore the principles of movement analysis and neurological rehabilitation strategies.
- Preparation for Practice Education (PR6031) will cover a range of topics designed to prepare students for their practice education experiences.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Neuromusculoskeletal cases (PR6010) will teach you how to assess and manage common neuromusculoskeletal conditions in physiotherapy practice.
- Research Methods for Education and Health Sciences (ES6002) will introduce you to key research methodologies to support evidence-based physiotherapy.
- Cardio-vascular Physiotherapy (PR6008) will examine physiotherapy interventions for cardiovascular conditions and rehabilitation strategies.
- Exercise and Participation in the Community (PR6002)will use case studies to explore the role of exercise in rehabilitation and promoting physical activity in different populations.
- Practice Education 1 (PR6012)will provide your first supervised clinical placement, allowing you to apply physiotherapy techniques in a real-world setting.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Practice Education 2 (PR6083) will allow you to learn directly from contact with experienced practicing therapists and the real world of clients.
- Research Project 1 (CT6023) will see you work closely with your supervisor to finalise your ethics application, recruiting, data collection and/or literature review.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Programme content - Year 2
Core modules
- Practice Education 3 (PR6053) will expand your clinical experience, building confidence in patient assessment and treatment.
- Research Project 2 (CT6041) will see you work closely with your supervisor to advance your research project.
- Multisystem Physiotherapy Cases (PR6021) will integrate knowledge across multiple physiotherapy specialisms, focusing on complex patient cases.
- Chronic Inflammatory States (PR6019) will explore the impact of chronic inflammatory conditions and their management in physiotherapy.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Innovation in management for Health & Social Care (CT6042) will introduce leadership and service development strategies in physiotherapy practice.
- Practice Education 4 (PR6014)will be your final clinical placement, ensuring you are fully prepared for professional practice.
- Research Project 3 (CT6032)will enable you to complete your research, synthesising findings into a final project.
- Engaging through Complexity (CT6052) will develop your clinical reasoning skills for working with complex and multi-faceted patient cases.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
