Musculoskeletal (MSK) Practice

Entry requirements

Normally a First or Second Class Honours Degree in a relevant healthcare profession such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, medicine, osteopathy, British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) approved sports rehabilitation.

Students whose first language is not English are normally required to have an IELTS 7 or other equivalent recognised English language qualification. In certain circumstances the University also permits study that students have already carried out at Postgraduate level to be taken into account.

Entry Criteria for the non-accredited MSc MSK Practice:

Students will normally have 2 years of clinic experience with a proven interest in MSK practice. In order to complete the mentored practice module students must hold an up to date Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Service Certificate.

Students must have a pre-registration qualification in Physiotherapy recognised by the HCPC. Students will normally have 2 years of clinic experience with a proven interest in MSK practice. In order to complete the compulsory mentored practice module students must be registered with the HCPC and hold an up to date Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Service Certificate.

You will be required to undertake an interview as part of the application process.

Months of entry

October

Course content

This programme has been designed with partners in clinical practice to further develop healthcare professional's expert musculoskeletal knowledge and skills by improving the translation of evidence into practice, promoting critical thinking and advanced clinical reasoning whilst adapting to different environments and considering the needs of diverse populations and communities. Students will develop specialist skills to enable them to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care to people presenting with complex musculoskeletal conditions.

Students will develop knowledge and skills in education, leadership and research and work towards application in a clinical and organisational context. They will have the opportunity to complete mentored clinical practice in order to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge within an out-patient clinic or enhanced or advanced practice environment. This will give students the opportunity to expand their skills in a variety of healthcare settings.

Full time students shall normally take 18 months to complete the full award. Part-time students shall normally take a minimum of 3 academic years, maximum 5 academic years to complete the full award. The part time route is flexible but registered, on course students, must study a minimum of 20 credits in each academic year.

A route to membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Physiotherapists (MACP) may be available to physiotherapists with HCPC registration. Students wishing to gain MACP membership must be qualified physiotherapists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Information for international students

Possess a degree in a relevant healthcare profession from an overseas institution that is judged by the Registrar or Nominee to be equivalent to an upper second class honours degree from a UK University.

For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 minimum of all components. In addition to this, we also accept a wide range of International Qualifications, for more information please visit our English Language Requirements page.

For additional information about country specific entry requirements visit the your country pages.