| Introduction
Physiotherapy students graduating from Diploma and BSc courses
have a wide knowledge of biomedical sciences allied to clinical
skills but after some years of clinical work often wish to extend
their understanding of key areas, both in terms of basic understanding
of conditions, and in developing better treatments. The philosophy
of this course is to integrate the clinical and academic components
with the emphasis upon the management of patients with cardiorespiratory
disorders. Some flexibility in selection of courses allows for physiotherapists
with particular interests to be accommodated. In addition, the course
provides a thorough introduction to research through a taught course
on research methods, carrying out a literature review, and conducting
and writing up a project.
Aims
- To provide an education in areas of modern biological and medical
sciences relevant to physiotherapy
- To provide an experience of research work in some aspect of
cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and/or its related science
- To provide an opportunity for improving physiotherapy skills
and practice through course work and clinical placements, exploring
the range of therapies available.
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Programme Co-ordinators
Dr Eleanor Main – Portex Anaesthia Intensive Therapy, Respiratory and respiratory physiology, Institute of Child Health
and Honorary Lecturer UCL.
Dr Jennifer Pryor - Research Fellow, Royal Brompton Hospital
and Honorary Lecturer UCL, also Editor of Physiotherapy for
Respiratory and Cardiac Problems (3rd
edition, 2002)
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Entrance Requirements
A first or second class BSc in Physiotherapy, or an approved Diploma
in Physiotherapy, together with evidence of appropriate clinical
and/or teaching experience and a commitment to continuing professional
development. We expect students to have had at least 2 years
post-qualification clinical experience and UK state-registration
is required. Note that we also run a short course in Basic Skills
that helps overseas-trained physiotherapists to gain UK state registration
(click here for details).
Application Procedure
Application forms can be obtained from the course administrator
or, with other information as a Graduate Applications Pack from
the General Enquiries Office, UCL, Gower St., London WC1E 6BT, UK.
Application forms may also be downloaded
as PDF files for printing out and completing. When submitting a
completed application form, candidates should include in section
32 (Supplementary Personal Statement) a brief statement of their
reasons for applying for this course. Candidates should also give
further details of physiotherapy or other experience, including
both practice and courses attended, where these have not been given
elsewhere in the application form.
Where possible, one referees should comment on your academic record
and potential and the other on your professional experience.
State Registration and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy numbers,
if available, should be included with the application. Overseas
candidates must hold a physiotherapy qualification that is recognised
by the UK State Registration Board and may have to take out an insurance
policy in relation to clinical practice.
Closing Date for Applications
Early application or expression of interest is advisable. Applications
should be submitted no later than the end of June for entry in September
of the same year. Later applications will receive as sympathetic
a hearing as is possible.
Selection Procedure
Where possible, candidates are expected to attend for interview.
Overseas applicants who cannot attend for interview may be contacted
by phone. In addition or alternatively, they may be asked to submit
written work on both academic and clinical topics.
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