| Course Name |
Advanced Physiotherapy Studies |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
X453 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ)
More info...
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Minor |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
PGCert |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next Intake: 2019/2020 September
Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised. |
| Application Date |
Deadline Rolling *
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2 years part time |
| Course Fee |
GradCert Advanced Physiotherapy Studies (X453) Part Time
EU fee per year - €1650
nonEU fee per year - €4135
***Fees are subject to change |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Who should apply?
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
This is open to Chartered Physiotherapists eligible for registration with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP), with a 2:1 degree classification. No previous clinical experience is necessary except on a limited number of modules. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Grad Cert Advanced Physiotherapy Studies aims to allow the physiotherapist to choose an educational pathway that maps to their career specialty e.g. in primary care health, sports and exercise rehabilitation, musculoskeletal physiotherapy
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Hide-Grad Cert Advanced Physiotherapy Studies aims to allow the physiotherapist to choose an educational pathway that maps to their career specialty e.g. in primary care health, sports and exercise rehabilitation, musculoskeletal physiotherapy
-This programme is completed part-time over two years
-This programme provides education in various strands (e.g. primary care, musculoskeletal, sports and exercise rehabilitation) that will enhance the physiotherapists specialist knowledge in their chosen area
Who is MSc/Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate in Advanced Physiotherapy Studies For?
This is open to Chartered Physiotherapists eligible for registration with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP), with a 2:1 degree classification.
No previous clinical experience is necessary except on a limited number of modules.
Vision & Values Statement
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Physiotherapy Studies aims to broaden the Chartered Physiotherapists’ knowledge base in the areas relevant to the practice of physiotherapy mapping to their educational and career pathway needs. Graduates will have the opportunity to achieve excellence in professional practice as advanced clinicians, critical thinkers, and life-long learners. This programme offers a flexible graduate educational pathway where students can register as part of a structured degree programme on a part-time or full-time basis. We value and encourage our students to be active, motivated and independent learners who can initiate scholarly research in the area of physiotherapy. We encourage students to develop life-long learning and transferrable skills, such as advanced interpersonal and communication skills. Given the broad range of modules available from within the School that students may select, teaching, learning and assessment approaches include practical sessions, case studies, and on-line group work. Discipline specific national and international experts deliver the programme.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Stage 1 - Option
Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning
PERS10010
Psychology of Sport and Health 1
PERS20130
Optimisation of Human Performance
PERS20170
Psychology of Sport & Health II
PERS20180
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Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning
PERS10010
Psychology of Sport and Health 1
PERS20130
Optimisation of Human Performance
PERS20170
Psychology of Sport & Health II
PERS20180
Testing and Evaluation of Human Performance
PERS20190
Exercise and Public Health
PERS20200
Neuromuscular & Biomechanical Laboratory Testing
PERS20230
Appl Nutr Health Ex & Sp Perf
PERS30010
Sports Injury Management
PERS30260
Exercise in the Life Span
PERS30290
Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition
PERS40010
Planning in Strength and Conditioning
PERS40020
Research Methods and Applied Statistics
PERS40030
The Science of Coaching: Theory and Practice
PERS40040
Public Health Practice and Policy
PHPS40040
Health Promotion
PHPS40300
Non Communicable Disease Epidemiology
PHPS40370
Tai Chi for Sport & Health
PHTY20240
Mindfulness for Health
PHTY20260
Evidence Based Practice
PHTY20270
Advanced Sports Physiotherapy Skills
PHTY40220
Research Methods and Statistics for Health Care Professionals
PHTY40270
Sports Medicine
PHTY40340
Sports Psychology
PHTY40360
Skill Acquisition
SMGT30210
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| Number of Credits |
30 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Careers & Employability
This course will equip the graduate with advanced knowledge and skills based in their chosen specialist field. |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: +353 (0)1 716 6500 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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