Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy MSc / PGDip

Course Highlights

• A degree to suit you
• Flexible study to fit around your personal commitments
• World-class facilities
• Distinguished research and teaching staff
• Award-winning state-of-the-art campus. The perfect learning environment
• 6th in the World QS World University Rankings 2024

What You'll Study

Learn from world-leading experts and your peers as you participate in mixed method teaching, with flexibility to tailor your learning experience to meet your personal and professional needs. 1:1 Supervision Tutorial Lectures - delivered by a mixture of academic experts and professional individuals who are active within physiotherapy-related organisations. Seminars and tutorials - led by both tutors and students to facilitate peer-to-peer learning. 1:1 supervision - Benefit from shared learning between the UK and Dubai, as well as a personal tutor and dissertation supervisor for 1:1 support. Assessments methods These will vary with each module and could include coursework, such as essays; group presentations, individual presentations, critical discussions (VIVA Voce), and practical assessments. You will receive feedback on each assessment within four weeks, so you can learn from each assignment. Our timetable is designed to deliver teaching on one or two weekday evenings and on weekends (day varies per module). Part-time students will study during these hours as per the number of modules they choose to study. If you decide to only take one module per semester, you will only need to be at the University Dubai campus for the duration of that module and any scheduled tutorials (organised by each module leader depending on the module). Example timetable (PDF - 297Kb)

Entry Requirements

Careers

Open up a world of career opportunities with MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Enter into advanced clinical and leadership positions or work in hospitals, in the community as well as sports clubs and the military. An increasing number of our graduates are working on a freelance basis. Some choose to pursue further studies in education, research or undertake further training. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details