📖Program Curriculum
The module details given below are indicative they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.
Year 1
COMPULSORY MODULES
Applied Anatomy Physiology and Movement Science (MSci/BScRES)
Health and Wellbeing (MSci/BScRES)
Anatomy Physiology and Movement Science - Musculoskeletal (MSK) (MSci)
Anatomy Physiology and Movement Science - Neurological Cardiovascular and Respiratory (N CVR) (MSci)
Principles of Rehabilitation (MSci/BScRES)
Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice (MSci)
Professionalism and Effective Communication (MSci/BScRES)
Practice Experience 1 (MSci)
Principles of Assessment & Measurement (MSci/BScRES)
Year 2
COMPULSORY MODULES
Practice Experience 2a
Physiotherapy Practice: Neurology (MSci)
Physiotherapy Practice: Cardiovascular Respiratory (MSci)
Physiotherapy Practice: Musculoskeletal (MSci)
Practice Experience 2b
Evidence Based Health and Rehabilitation (MSci/BScRES)
Implementing Evidence into Practice
Practice in Specific Populations (MSci)
Year 3
COMPULSORY MODULES
Practice Experience 3a
Learning and Teaching in Healthcare
Evaluating Healthcare Services
Caseload Management of Frailty Trauma and Long Term Conditions
Practice Experience 3b
Planning Research
Physiotherapy Management of the Complex Patient (MSci)
Health Behaviour Change (MSci)
Year 4
COMPULSORY MODULES
Practice Experience 4a
Leadership and Management for Healthcare Professionals
Research Skills and Funding
Research Project (Level 7)
Practice Experience 4b
Practice Experience 4c
OPTIONAL MODULES
Enhanced Practice: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Enhanced Practice: Cardiovascular and Respiratory
Enhanced Practice: Neurological Rehabilitation
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Millie Berrett
"I chose to study physio at Keele because of the atmosphere that was created and shared by everyone I met at my first open day. This is something that has continued through my 3 years at Keele. I have made some amazing friends who along with the staff at SAHP have supported me through the duration of my degree and helped to make a stressful 3 years some of the most enjoyable."
Millie Physiotherapy
YOUR FUTURE CAREER
95% of our students are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20)
Graduating from this MSci programme with master's level skills in physiotherapy will give you a competitive edge to help get your career off to a flying start.
The course enables you to go on to work as an autonomous professional physiotherapist in a range of varied careers nationally and internationally. This includes the NHS private sector occupational health and sport. The research knowledge you will acquire also gives you the potential to go on to clinical and research careers.
ENHANCE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY
Keele’s Careers and Employability team (Shortlisted for Best University Careers Employment Service - National Undergraduate Employability Awards 2021) offers a variety of personal and career development opportunities to enhance your employability.
From mock interviews careers guidance and CV advice to careers fairs alumni mentoring and networking events along with helping you find part-time and graduate employment - the team will support you throughout your studies and beyond.
Find out more about our careers and employability services including career planning alumni mentoring jobs internships starting your own business and much more.
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Marcus Chung
"The sense of community within the student body has positively impacted my learning experience and outcome I dont think I would have completed my 3 years at Keele successfully without the help and support from my peers. "
Marcus Physiotherapy
TEACHING LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
Key elements of physiotherapy are taught over four years and we use a variety of learning and teaching methods depending on the subject matter and level of the module. You will be taught on campus at Keele University and in clinical environments and teaching is designed to integrate university learning and learning undertaken in practice settings.
You will develop your clinical skills in small groups depending on the subject matter. In practice settings you will work with designated practice educators and receive support from visiting tutors from the School.
In your programme you will sometimes be expected to role play and engage in simulated clinical scenarios with other students such as the practice and observation of practical skills in physical contact with other students. For some specific practices this may necessitate modification of dress - e.g. to shorts and t-shirt. These activities will be conducted in a professional safe respectful and culturally sensitive way under the supervision of academic staff according to a defined protocol.
Our teaching methods include:
Lectures - including interactive lectures and with invited external speakers
Practical work - allowing you to observe the application of or develop practical physiotherapy techniques under academic staff supervision.
Practice experience - to improve your clinical and professional skills
Small group workshops - working with other students on specific projects
Individual and group presentations - where you will research and present a topic
Student and tutor-led tutorials
Web based learning - using the Keele Virtual Learning Environment (KLE)
Independent study - required in each module some guided by tutors and some self-directed depending on the module.
Participate in inter-professional learning - groups made up of a range of other health and social care students.
ASSESSMENT
To track your progress through this integrated masters course we use a variety of methods to reflect the range of knowledge and skills you will develop including:
Online communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams may be used for oral examinations or presentations
Written work/assignments to test the quality and application of your subject knowledge
Written examinations undertaken in different formats including multiple choice exams and essay and short answer questions
Reflective assignments which enable you to improve your reflective practice which is a fundamental skill used by all healthcare professionals
Oral presentations/oral examinations to assess your subject knowledge and understanding
Practical examinations / Interactive Practical Assessment (IPA) examinations take place for modules involving teaching and learning of practical clinical skills so you can demonstrate the safe and effective application of these.
Research project – a student led piece of independent research.
Practice assessment - undertaken during practice experience modules.
