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School of Health Sciences |
| Final Award |
Master of Science |
| Programme(s) |
Physiotherapy (pre-registration) |
| Last modified |
30 June 2008 |
Reference should be made to the University's General Regulations found in Sections IV and V (Higher Degree Regulations) of the University Calendar.
Except where the School has been granted an opt-out by the University, the following academic regulations apply in addition to the General Regulations.
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Admissions |
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Candidates for admission must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Courses as specified in Section IV of the General Regulations. They must normally offer at least a 2:1 honours degree or better in a biological or behavioural science, a sports science or a health related profession in which the foundation sciences and research methods were covered; two A level passes and, additionally, at least five GCSE passes at Grade C or above. English Language, Mathematics and a science subject must be offered either at A level or GCSE. Mature candidates or candidates with other academically equivalent qualifications are considered on their merit.
Admission to, and continuation on, the programme is subject to specific health requirements (consistent with the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, 1995). This is to comply with statutory requirements laid down by the Health Act (1999) and the Health Professions Council. Prospective students are required to inform the Head of Programme of any health problems relevant to their future employment as a health professional. All students will be subject to an occupational health check.
Admission to, and continuation on, the programme is subject to consideration of any criminal convictions. The programme is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1986). This is to comply with statutory requirements laid down by the Health Act (1999) and the Health Professions Council. Prospective students are required to inform the Head of Programme of all criminal convictions. All students will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Equality Statement
The School wishes to make places available to a wide range of people who will make a useful contribution to the study and practice of physiotherapy. The University and the School are committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities in which students are recruited on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the University. The aim of the policy is to ensure that no prospective or current students should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds that are not relevant to academic ability and attainment and state registration as a professional physiotherapist.
The University's Disability Equality Scheme includes an Action Plan which identifies the steps that the University is taking to improve the opportunities available to disabled students. Applications from candidates with disabilities are always considered and assessment of their abilities and needs undertaken sensitively.
Decisions are based on whether or not the applicant meets the admission criteria, whether the programme can be delivered to the applicant in a way that meets their requirements, making reasonable adjustments if necessary and whether at the end of the programme, the graduate would meet the HPC Standards of Proficiency.
Accreditation of Prior Experiential/Certificated Learning (APEL/APCL)
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis for exemptions from modules through transfer of credits in accordance with University regulations if:
- the modules have equivalent learning outcomes and credit ratings;
- the topics contribute to a coherent pathway of study.
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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The programme leading to the degree of Master of Science Physiotherapy [pre-registration] shall be of two years' duration. The maximum period of registration shall normally be four years. This period of registration will incorporate periods of suspension of studies.
Progress from one level of the programme to the next will depend upon the successful completion of the appropriate examination and coursework requirements, and the satisfactory completion of clinical work and placements.
The first level of the curriculum shall extend over one year (January-January)
The second level of the curriculum shall extend over one year (January-January)
The outline of the content of each unit shall be specified in the Unit Profiles and made available to students in the programme handbooks.
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Progression |
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In each year, students shall be examined by means of in-programme assessments, clinical assessments and formal examinations. A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners will normally be re-examined during the second semester or the following summer vacation. Failure at re-examination will normally result in a recommendation for termination of programme. Under normal circumstances, only one opportunity to re-take assessment will be permitted.
Failure of more than one practice placement in any one academic year will normally result in a recommendation for termination of the programme.
In order to progress from one level of the programme to the next, students must successfully complete the appropriate examination and coursework requirements, practice placement and other practical work in the particular level of study.
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Assessment |
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In each year, students shall be examined by means of in-programme assessments, clinical assessments and formal examinations. A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners will normally be re-examined during the second semester or the following summer vacation. Failure at re-examination will normally result in a recommendation for termination of programme. Under normal circumstances, only one opportunity to re-take assessment will be permitted.
In exceptional circumstances, the Board of Examiners may allow the retake of an entire academic level, although this opportunity will be permitted on only one occasion and is subject to the payment of fees through the normal contract arrangements.
Where a fail mark has been recorded by the Board of Examiners, and where medical or other exceptional and substantial circumstances have affected a candidate's performance, the candidate may be granted a concessionary attempt at the examination or part thereof without recording the previous attempt.
To graduate from the programme, students must have satisfactorily completed all components including the required practice placement hours.
Student should refer to the School Assessment Guidelines for more information.
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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In order to qualify for the award of the degree of Master of Science Physiotherapy [pre-registration], candidates must:
- have satisfied the entry requirement;
- have followed the two-year curriculum and passed all the required assessments and examinations;
- have completed to pass-level all practical work, clinical placements and other coursework as required;
- be judged as of good character and worthy of admission to the Health Professions Council's register.
Students who are successful at all year one assessments but are unable to complete their full degree studies shall be eligible for the exit award of a Postgraduate Certificate of Allied Health Studies (60 M level credits).
Students who are successful at all year two assessments apart from their Critical Inquiry Research Report shall be eligible for the exit award of a Postgraduate Diploma of Allied Health Studies (120 M level credits).
Students who are successful at all year two assessments but are unable to successfully complete all the required Clinical Placements shall be eligible for the exit award of a Master of Science in Allied Health Studies (180 M level credits).
To qualify for a Distinction at Masters level the mean programme mark will be 70% or higher from the M level units of study. In addition, the student will achieve a mean critical fieldwork mark of 70% or over in the final two clinical placements, and will have met all the programme completion requirements.
Any student who experiences grave or terminal illness/injury which prevents them from continuing on their programme of study and achieving qualification may be eligible for a posthumous or aegrotat degree named MSc in Allied Health Studies. The award cannot be named as MSc Physiotherapy [pre-registration] since the term 'physiotherapist' is a title protected under the Health Act (1999) for whose who are fully qualified and registered as physiotherapists.
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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| Placements form an integral part of the programme and students are required to pass in order to be awarded a MSc Physiotherapy [pre-registration].
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Other |
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These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with the procedures approved by Senate.
Following the Board of Examiners, a list of successful candidates will be issued with their full names in alphabetical order arranged in the following classes and divisions: MSc Physiotherapy [pre-registration] (Distinction) , MSc Physiotherapy [pre-registration].
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