MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

This pathway is for health and social care professionals working in neurological rehabilitation who want to develop advanced practitioner skills and a critical thinking ethos. It is taught by a research-active team of neurological rehabilitation specialists and is endorsed by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Study is blended and can be full-time or part-time.

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time route available | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Applying Evidence to Practice, Project Design for Research and a Research Dissertation. Pathway modules include Clinical Assessment and Management in Neurology, Pathomechanics and Rehabilitation of Gait and Balance, Rehabilitation: Cognition, Perception and Behaviour, Advancing the Management of Long Term Conditions and Clinical Management of Hypertonia. Exit awards are PgCert, PgDip and MSc.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a health or social care professional with a first degree (BSc (Hons) at 2.2 or above, or European first-cycle equivalent). Applicants normally hold a professional or therapeutic role in a neurological rehabilitation setting, for example occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing or speech and language therapy. Applicants with a related academic degree, or without a degree but with appropriate related experience, may be eligible. IELTS 6.5 average with a minimum of 5.5 in each category. An interview may be necessary and a short piece of writing is normally required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 20,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year

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