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Rehabilitation Studies


Degrees Available



MSc Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2011/12:

  • Home/EU: £5,280**

**Accreditation of prior learning can mean that you pay less than this

Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses - see Special Features below.

 Part-time 1 to 5 years
September

Course Introduction

PG Certificate / PG Diploma / MSc in:

  • Rehabilitation Studies

PG Certificate / PG Diploma in:

  • Continence for Physiotherapists
  • Physiotherapy in Women’s Health
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice

PG Diploma in:

  • Sports Physiotherapy

The MSc in Rehabilitation Studies will enable physiotherapists to develop and enhance their skills in the overall assessment, management, evaluation and the rehabilitation of the patient in a variety of healthcare settings.

Course Syllabus

(O) = Option

120 credits equivalent to PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies PLUS a 60-Credit School Core Final Stage Module (O)  

  • Dissertation Module (60 credits) (O)
  • Systematic Review (60 credits) (O)
  • Work-Based Project (60 credits) (O)

PG Diploma Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
PG Diploma

2011/12:

  • Home/EU: £1,080 per 30 credits**

**Accreditation of prior learning can mean that you pay less than this

Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses - see Special Features below.

 Part-time 1 to 5 years.
September

Course Introduction

PG Certificate / PG Diploma / MSc in:

  • Rehabilitation Studies

PG Certificate / PG Diploma in:

  • Continence for Physiotherapists
  • Physiotherapy in Women’s Health
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice

PG Diploma in:

  • Sports Physiotherapy

The MSc in Rehabilitation Studies will enable physiotherapists to develop and enhance their skills in the overall assessment, management, evaluation and the rehabilitation of the patient in a variety of healthcare settings.

Course Syllabus

(C) = Core, (O) = Option

PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies

60 credits equivalent to PG Certificate in Rehabilitation Studies PLUS 60 Credits:

  • Rehabilitation Studies module (30 Credits) (O)
  • Modules from the School catalogue  (30 Credits) (O)
PLUS a Research Module:
  • Undertaking Systematic Review (30 Credits) (O)
  • Research Methods in Health and Social Care (30 Credits) (O)
PG Diploma in Continence
for Physiotherapists

60 credits equivalent to PG Certificate in Continence for Physiotherapists PLUS 60 Credits:

  • Relevant Module from the School catalogue  (30 Credits) (O)
PLUS a Research Module:
  • Undertaking Systematic Review (30 Credits) (O)
  • Research Methods in Health and Social Care (30 Credits) (O)

PG Diploma in Physiotherapy
in Women's Health

(Completion of this course gives eligibility for full
membership of the ACPWH)

60 credits equivalent to PG Certificate in Physiotherapy
in Women's Health PLUS 60 Credits:

  • Relevant Module from the School catalogue  (30 Credits) (O)
PLUS a Research Module:
  • Undertaking Systematic Review (30 Credits) (O)
  • Research Methods in Health and Social Care (30 Credits) (O)
PG Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice

60 credits equivalent to PG Certificate in  Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice PLUS 60 Credits:

  • Relevant Module from the School catalogue  (30 Credits) (O)

PLUS a Research Module:

  • Undertaking Systematic Review (30 Credits) (O)
  • Research Methods in Health and Social Care (30 Credits) (O)
PG Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy 120 credits (2 x (C) Modules and 2 x (O) Modules):
  • Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation (30 Credits) (C) 
  • Independent Study in Rehabilitation (30 Credits)(C) 

PLUS

  • Relevant module from the School catalogue (30 Credits) (O) 
PLUS a Research Module
  • Undertaking Systematic Review (30 Credits) (O)
  • Research Methods in Health and Social Care (30 Credits) (O) 

PG Certificate Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
PG Certificate

2011/12:

  • Continence for Physiotherapists /Physiotherapy in Women’s Health £2310*
  • Rehabilitation Studies / Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: £2160**

**Accreditation of prior learning can mean that you pay less than this

NB - the course is delivered in residential blocks. The fee quoted is for the Tuition fee element of the course only. Students are expected to find their own accommodation and refreshments during the residential. Recommendations of where to stay are available, please call 01274 235990 or email p.somerville@bradford.ac.uk for further details.

Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses - see Special Features below.

 Part-time 1 to 5 years.
September

Course Introduction

PG Certificate / PG Diploma / MSc in:

  • Rehabilitation Studies

PG Certificate / PG Diploma in:

  • Continence for Physiotherapists
  • Physiotherapy in Women’s Health
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice

PG Diploma in:

  • Sports Physiotherapy

The MSc in Rehabilitation Studies will enable physiotherapists to develop and enhance their skills in the overall assessment, management, evaluation and the rehabilitation of the patient in a variety of healthcare settings.

Course Syllabus

PG Certificate in Rehabilitation Studies

60 Credits (2 x 30-Credit (O) Modules):

  • Any combination of Rehabilitation Studies modules (2 x 30 Credits) (O)
PG Certificate in Continence
for Physiotherapists		 60 Credits (2 x (C) Modules):
  • Continence Theory for Physiotherapists (30 Credits) (C)
  • Continence Practice for Physiotherapists (30 Credits) (C) 

PG Certificate in Physiotherapy
in Women's Health

(Completion of this course gives eligibility for full
membership of the ACPWH)

 60 Credits (2 x (C) Modules):

  • Theory of Physiotherapy in Women’s Health (30 Credits) (C) 
  • Practice of Physiotherapy in Women’s Health (30 Credits) (C) 
PG Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice 60 Credits (1 x (C) Module and 1 x (O) Module):
  • Physiotherapy Management of Spinal Dysfunction (30 Credits) (C) 
  • Physiotherapy Management of Peripheral Joint Dysfunction – Upper Limb (30 Credits) (O) 
  • Physiotherapy Management of Peripheral Joint Dysfunction – Lower Limb (30 Credits) (O) 
ACPWH - Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health

Special Features

  • The MSc in Rehabilitation Studies provides an ideal opportunity for physiotherapists to develop their skills in rehabilitation and to specialise in a particular area of interest
  • Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses. However, access to funding for part or all of an award cannot be guaranteed.  For further information about eligibility for funding please see: http://www.brad.ac.uk/health/informationforapplicants/studentfinance/obtainingcpdfunding/

Entry Requirements

  • A first degree or equivalent relevant qualification or appropriate experience within the field of practice
  • Be a physiotherapist or other health professional registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) or other relevant professional body
  • Two years' post-qualification experience and experience of working in a relevant speciality

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.5 or the equivalent

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Contact Details

School of Health Studies Admissions Office
Email: soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk
Tel: 00 44 1274 236367
Web: www.brad.ac.uk/health/cpd/physiotherapy-and-occupational-therapy/MScRehabilitationStudiesPhysiotherapy/ 

Download Prospectus

Health Brochure Cover

Health Studies Prospectus 2012 (PDF, 8MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (November 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.  Please visit the School of Health Studies Website for detailed course and module information.   

Contact Details

School of Health Studies Admissions Office
Email: soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk
Tel: 00 44 1274 236367
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/health

 

Cognate Course

Yes