Physiotherapy Studies: Musculoskeletal MSc

UCL (University College London)

Equip yourself with the clinical, academic and research skills to help advance musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. On this one-year MSc, there’s an emphasis on clinical reasoning and evidence-informed assessment, and you will get first-hand insight into evidence-based and new emerging treatments to support patients with musculoskeletal disorders. This Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal MSc gives you the chance to work alongside UCL and external experts to evaluate and challenge current physiotherapy practice, carry out your own clinical research, and learn about new and emerging assessment and treatment options. You will study upper and lower quadrant musculoskeletal physiotherapy, build enhanced clinical skills, and become familiar with evidence-based practice in your field of specialisation. With plenty of flexibility built into the course structure, you can choose the modules that most interest you. Learn more in our Clinical Exercise and Physical Activity module, build your skills in the Young Athlete Injury Prevention and Management module or explore the latest developments in the Leadership and Professional Development module, to name a few. Studying at a top university that is helping to shape new ideas in public health, you will benefit from teaching and clinical mentorship from recognised experts in physiotherapy. The course has been planned largely in short blocks so that you can fit your studies easily around work or other commitments. By the end of your Master’s degree, you will have the skills to progress into senior practice roles, leadership or academic positions such as part-time teaching or lecturing. This degree is suitable for World Physiotherapy recognised qualified physiotherapists with more than 12 months of supervised work experience, beyond their internship, within the Musculoskeletal field. Also suitable for experienced practitioners who prefer not to undertake clinical placements for reasons including restrictions on study leave. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.