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Advanced Clinical Practice (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation) PgCert, PgDip and MSc at Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Maybe your role involves assisting patients who require rehabilitation after surgery or sporting injury, or perhaps you work with individuals who have a disability or long-term condition that limits their functional level. This course in advanced clinical practice of musculoskeletal rehabilitation is designed for physiotherapists who wish to further develop their skills and expertise as an advanced or specialist clinical practitioner across a range of musculoskeletal (MSK) healthcare settings here in the UK and abroad.

Faculty: College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences  |  Department: Department of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years part-time; 1 year (staged study) part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your learning will be patient-centred and clinically focused, studying evidence, concepts, and theories related to musculoskeletal practice. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Advanced Clinical Leadership, Click here to watch the video about this module, Quantitative Methods and Design for Health Science Research; Year 2: Qualitative Research in Health and Social Care, Learning and Teaching in Advanced Clinical Practice; Year 3: Dissertation.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you for careers in advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice within a range of healthcare settings. You’ll be able to apply the expert knowledge, clinical reasoning and complex decision-making skills that you have gained to your clinical setting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Hold a pre-registration degree in a relevant allied health profession, be currently employed in the clinical speciality you wish to apply for and have the following relevant experience as a minimum: 1. Students currently working in the UK - At least 1 year of post qualification clinical work experience in the specialism they have applied for. English language: IELTS: 7 (min 6.5 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,060 a year (2026/27). part-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 12,395 a year (2026/27). part-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years part-time; 1 year (staged study) part-time

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