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

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: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; 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 include Advanced Clinical Leadership, Learning and Teaching in Advanced Clinical Practice, Click here to watch the video about this module, Quantitative Methods and Design for Health Science Research, Qualitative Research in Health and Social Care, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Following successful completion of this advanced practice programme, you will be fully prepared for a leadership role as an advanced practitioner in your relevant clinical profession (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy or physiotherapy) and within your clinical specialism. Our graduates typically go on to senior clinical leadership positions within a range of healthcare settings, with many gaining prominent positions to pioneer service development at regional, national or international levels.

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