(PhD) Doctor of Philosophy
Physiotherapy
Current
University of Essex
University of Essex
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Doctorate
Part-time
PHD B16036
10/05/2023
Details
Professional accreditation
None
Admission criteria
You will need a good honours degree and a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.
You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code
If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall, or equivalent, with a score of 5.5 in all other components.
Course qualifiers
A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The
specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
None
Rules of assessment
Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.
Additional notes
External Examiners for research degrees are appointed student by student due to the highly specialised nature of the awards. The names and institutions of External Examiners for research degrees are therefore not published on the programme specification. Supervisors discuss with students appropriate External Examiners and nominees are appointed in accordance with the University’s Ordinances. More information can be found in the Principal Regulations for Research Degrees and the accompanying Code of Practice.
External examiners
External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment.
External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
Programme aims
To offer doctoral preparation that integrates professional expertise and academic rigour.
For the student to: Demonstrate expert decision making , engage in critical reflection upon practice, systematically reflect upon working and leading within complex, multi professional environments, make significant contribution to local and national health and social care provision through critical appraisal of current practice, develop networks to facilitate self- development and demonstrate self-directed, expert application of research techniques in the focused examination of a relevant practice-based topic
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
A1: Has a great depth and systematic understanding of a substantial body of knowledge
A2: Can work with theoretical/research knowledge at the forefront of the discipline at publication-quality/peer reviewed standards
A3: Can analyse and manage the implications of ethical dilemmas and work pro-actively with others to formulate solutions
A4: Has a comprehensive understanding of techniques/methodologies applicable to the relevant discipline (theory or research based)
Learning methods
A1-A4 elearning, seminars, facilitated discussion, self directed studies, supervision, taught sessions
Assessment methods
A1 Professional portfolio, optional module, dissertation A2 Professional portfolio, research module, optional module, dissertation A3 Professional portfolio, optional module A4 Professional portfolio, research module, optional module, dissertation
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
B1: With critical awareness, can undertake analysis, managing complexity, incompleteness of data or contradiction in the area of knowledge
B2: Can undertake synthesis of new approaches, in a manner that can contribute to the development of methodology or understanding in that discipline or practice
B3: Has a level of conceptual understanding and critical capacities that will allow independent evaluation of research, advanced scholarship and methodologies. Can argue alternative approaches.
B4: Can act independently and with originality in problem solving, is able to lead in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
Learning methods
B1-B4 elearning, seminars, facilitated discussion, self directed studies, supervision, taught sessions
Assessment methods
B1-B4 Professional portfolio, research module, optional module, dissertation
C: Practical skills
C2: Can lead and work effectively with a group. Can clarify task, managing the capacities of group members, negotiating and handling conflict with confidence
C3: Is able to use full range of learning resources
C4: Is reflective on own and others functioning in order to improve practice
C5: Competently and independently can undertake innovative research tasks
C6: Is independent and self-critical as a learner, supports the learning of others
C7: Can communicate complex or contentious information clearly and effectively to specialists nonspecialists, understands lack of understanding in
C8: Can act as a recognised and effective consultant
C9: Independently can continue own professional study, professionally can make use of others within/outside the discipline
Learning methods
C1-C8 e-learning, seminars, facilitated discussion, self directed studies, supervision, taught sessions
Assessment methods
C1 Professional portfolio, optional module C2 Professional portfolio, research module, optional module, dissertation C3 Professional portfolio, optional module, dissertation C4 Research module, dissertation C5 Professional portfolio, optional module, dissertation C6 Professional portfolio, dissertation C7 Professional portfolio, optional module C8 Professional portfolio, optional module
D: Key skills
D1: Has mastery of written communication
D2: Has mastery of the verbal/non-verbal communication of theoretical and practical material
D3: Information Technology: a) Is skilled in the use of IT to locate practice and learning resources; b) Is skilled in the use of IT to support communication; c) Is skilled in the use of relevant data analysis package.
D4: Is skilled in the analysis of statistical information
D5: a Can operate in complex and unpredictable/specialised contexts
b recognises and responds appropriately to ethical issues and issues governing good practice
D6: a Can act in a professional capacity with responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations
b Works in a consistently efficient and effective manner
Learning methods
D1-D6 elearning, seminars, facilitated discussion, self directed studies, supervision, taught sessions
Assessment methods
D1a Professional portfolio, research module, optional module, dissertation D1b Professional portfolio, optional module dissertation D2a Professional portfolio, research module, optional module, dissertation D2b Professional portfolio, optional module, dissertation D2c Research module, dissertation D3a Research module, dissertation D4a Professional portfolio, optional module, dissertation D4b Professional portfolio, optional module, dissertation D5a Professional portfolio, dissertation D5b Professional portfolio, research module, optional module, dissertation D6a Professional portfolio, research module, optional module, dissertation D6b Professional portfolio, research module, optional module, dissertation