GradDip Advanced Physiotherapy Studies

Program Overview

This part-time, two-year GradDip Advanced Physiotherapy Studies program enhances the specialist knowledge of Chartered Physiotherapists in their chosen area of practice, such as primary care, musculoskeletal, or sports rehabilitation. Led by national and international experts, the program emphasizes practical sessions, case studies, and online collaboration to equip graduates with advanced skills and knowledge for career advancement. The program offers flexibility for part-time or full-time study, without requiring prior clinical experience for most modules.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Aims: The GradDip Advanced Physiotherapy Studies aims to provide a pathway for physiotherapists to specialize in their chosen area of practice, such as primary care health, sports and exercise rehabilitation, or musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Duration: The program is completed part-time over two years.
• Focus: The program provides education in various strands (e.g., primary care, musculoskeletal, sports and exercise rehabilitation) to enhance the physiotherapist's specialist knowledge in their chosen area.
• Vision and Values: The program aims to broaden the knowledge base of Chartered Physiotherapists in areas relevant to their practice, enabling them to achieve excellence in professional practice as advanced clinicians, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.
It encourages active, motivated, and independent learning, as well as the development of transferable skills like advanced interpersonal and communication skills.

Teaching:

• Teaching Approaches: The program utilizes practical sessions, case studies, and online group work.
• Faculty: Discipline-specific national and international experts deliver the program.

Careers:

• Employability: The course equips graduates with advanced knowledge and skills based in their chosen specialist field.

Other:

• Eligibility: The program 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.
• Flexibility: The program offers a flexible graduate educational pathway where students can register as part of a structured degree program on a part-time or full-time basis.