Clinical Decision Making in Neurological Rehabilitation
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SCOTCAT award |
European Credit Transfer (ECTS) |
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This module is a named award core module for the MSc Advanced Practice (Physiotherapeutic Practice). It can also be taken as an option or stand-alone module. |
30 points at Level 11 (Masters) |
15 Credits |
Postgraduate |
300 hours of student effort (including assessment) |
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Academic School:
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School of Nursing & Midwifery
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How to apply:
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Apply using the Nursing & Midwifery Taught Postgraduate Application Form, download in
Word format
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Fees: |
| Academic Year |
Home/EU |
Overseas |
LMC * |
| 2011-12 |
£360 per 15 credit module,
£720 per 30 credit module,
£1,440 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,150 for dissertation |
£925 per 15 credit module,
£1,850 per 30 credit module,
£3,700 per 60 credit module,
plus £2,600 for dissertation |
£465 per 15 credit module,
£925 per 30 credit module,
£1,850 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,300 for dissertation |
| 2012-13 |
£380 per 15 credit module,
£490 per 20 credit module,
£760 per 30 credit module,
plus £1,200 for dissertation |
£1,940 per 30 credit module
plus £2,730 for dissertation |
to be confirmed |
| 2013-14 |
to be confirmed |
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to be confirmed |
For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website.
* LMC = low & middle income countries |
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Overview
- Neuroplasticity and neurological disease.
Motor skill learning, application of the principles of motor skill learning to rehabilitation and motor control approach to physical management of movement disorders.
- Outcome measures in neurological disorders.
- Application of psychological theory.
- Evaluation of current practice.
Aims of the Module
To enable students to develop advanced skills in critical analysis of recent developments in movement science, neuroscience and rehabilitation in order to evaluate practice.
Teaching & Assessment
"Comprehensive information for neurological practice."
This module is delivered entirely online through MyDundee (the University virtual learning environment). All materials are provided through this medium. E-learning offers students easy access to web resources and documents needed for their studies, as well as facilitating discussions and the exchange of ideas with fellow students and tutors. Anyone with access to the internet and basic IT skills will be able to use MyDundee.
There are also optional tutorials
4,500 word extended case study
Entry Requirements
Prior to undertaking this module students must be educated to degree level or equivalent. They must also have access to a computer and internet (preferably broadband) and have basic IT skills.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.
Contact
Jennifer Ross
Tel: +44 (0) 07713891491
Email: j.c.ross@dundee.ac.uk