Dissertation - Master of Science in Physiotherapy

Code

PHRS4007

School

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

Level

4

Credits

60

Semesters

Full Year UK, Summer UK

Summary

Students will continue to develop the format of their dissertation i.e. empirical research project, modified systematic review, audit/service evaluation, critical review or clinical project. 

Target Students

MSc Physiotherapy students.

Classes

Specific class activities led by the course lead will be timetabled through the year covering the development of research topic and supporting the write up of the dissertation. Up to 600 hours for this course are apportioned as follows: Dissertation supervision 6 hours private/independent study 580 hours Dissertation class activities 14 hours

Assessment

• 100% Dissertation: Students will submit a dissertation of between 12,000 and 15,000 words.

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Knowledge and understanding of contemporary policy developments and practice initiatives within the field of physiotherapy and health care.

The process of developing a research question, with regard to epistemology, methods and application.

Knowledge and understanding of ways in which established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge to improve physiotherapy and health care practice.

Intellectual skills

Critically reflect on previous experiential learning in a systematic and structured fashion

Systematically identify, evaluate and critically appraise research and other forms of evidence informing physiotherapy and health care practice.

Synthesise knowledge gained through experiential learning and scholarly activities to evaluate own and others’ practice and service delivery to enhance professional growth and development.

Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving challenging situations through completing a substantial research or practice improvement project.

Professional / practical skills

Plan, develop and evaluate a well-justified plan to take a lead role in advancing physiotherapy and health care practice or policy within their own area of practice.

Develop a project that will contribute towards improving service delivery within physiotherapy and health care.

Take a lead role in practice improvement projects and processes within the physiotherapy care setting.

Transferable / key skills

Critically analyse their personal, practitioner and education learning objectives and evaluate their own practitioner development.

Communicate effectively on complex matters, both in writing and through oral discussion and presentation.

Use appropriate and effective information and communication technologies.

Effectively manage their time and work to deadlines.

Conveners

• Dr Claire Diver