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Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation & Exercise Prescription
Key information
Course Leader: Dr Mindy Cairns & Andrea Moulson
Level: 7
Credits: 15
Start date:
Learner Hours: Scheduled 35 hours & Independent 120 hours
Available places: 16
Dates
- 26/05/2026
Fees and Funding
£915.00
The price quoted above is per 15 credits relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of the course if you are signed up to a programme of study. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan
Entry Requirements
Qualified Physiotherapists with BSc Hons in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) qualification, with evidence of work experience in the musculoskeletal field.
Course Overview
Course Description/Details
The course has been developed to provide qualified physiotherapists the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and exercise prescription. The course has a total of 3 days of in person teaching at the University of Hertfordshire and 2 days of online synchronous teaching for which you will need to have access to a suitable personal computer and a good reliable Internet connection.
Module aims
The course aims to build on existing knowledge and skills to facilitate an enhanced critical awareness of contemporary and emerging musculoskeletal rehabilitation theory and practice from an evidence-based perspective and apply advanced clinical reasoning skills to the development of safe and effective client specific rehabilitation programmes and exercise prescription.
Module Content
Students will be expected to participate in discussions regarding the theoretical considerations and practical issues surrounding the musculoskeletal rehabilitation and exercise prescription of patients. Students will be encouraged to draw on past experiences of clinical practice and educational processes and actively engage in critical evaluation of relevant published material and contemporary clinical practices within the musculoskeletal field. Part of the module will be dedicated to facilitating the development of technical expertise in the skills and practices required to safely and effectively rehabilitate patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction. This will be in terms of developing skills but also the ability to be flexible and innovative in applying and evaluating these skills within a clinically reasoned patient−centred framework which is informed by the evolving evidence−base and current professional issues. This course forms part of a broader CPD framework that can lead to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, or Master's degree, or can be taken as a single independent CPD course.
Course Notes
This module is equivalent to 150 hours of student effort including 5 taught days. The course forms part of a broader CPD framework that can lead to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, or Master's degree, or can be taken as a single independent CPD course.
All applications are considered on a first come, first served basis. Once the module is full the application portal will close, so early application is advised.
Module Dates
Day 1: Tues 26th May 2026 9am - 4pm (Online)
Day 2: Weds 27th May 2026 9am - 4pm (On Campus)
Day 3: Tues 16th June 2026 9am - 4pm (Online)
Day 4: Mon 29th June 2026 9am - 4pm (On Campus)
Day 5: Tues 30th June 2026 9am - 4pm (On Campus)
Assessment details
The assessment will consist of a narrated power point presentation.
Submission week commencing 27th July 2026 (online submission).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
Successful students will typically:
- Synthesise current knowledge demonstrating critical awareness of the evidence relating to the relevant principles underpinning both musculoskeletal rehabilitation and exercise prescription.
Skills and Attributes:
Successful students will typically:
- Demonstrate technical expertise and adaptability in developing, progressing and evaluating programmes of rehabilitation and evidence-based exercise prescription appropriate for patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction.
- Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and clinical reasoning based on judgements made from analysing and evaluating appropriate evidence.
- Utilise self−evaluation and reflection of their practice.
- Engage confidently in academic and professional communication
What our students say
“Informative and applicable”
“This module has changed my practice”
“The course has provided me with a higher scientific curiosity”
Learning outcomes
Successful students will typically:
- Synthesise current knowledge demonstrating critical awareness of the evidence relating to the relevant principles underpinning both musculoskeletal rehabilitation and exercise prescription.
Skills and Attributes:
Successful students will typically:
- Demonstrate technical expertise and adaptability in developing, progressing and evaluating programmes of rehabilitation and evidence-based exercise prescription appropriate for patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction.
- Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and clinical reasoning based on judgements made from analysing and evaluating appropriate evidence.
- Utilise self-evaluation and reflection of their practice.
- Engage confidently in academic and professional communication.
What our students say
‘All lecturers have been great - really clear explanations and have given time for questions and feedback’.
'Engaging content which can be applied across different clinical settings'.
'Fantastic facilities'.
Assessment
The assessment will consist of a narrated power point presentation.
Submission week commencing 21st April 2025 (online submission) .