Physiotherapy

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Academic Year of Entry: 2024/25
Course overview
(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
08/05/2024

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.

eNROL, the module enrolment system, is now open until Monday 27 January 2025 8:59AM, for students wishing to make changes to their module options.

Key

Core You must take this module.
You must pass this module. No failure can be permitted.
Core with Options You can choose which module to study.
You must pass this module. No failure can be permitted.
Compulsory You must take this module.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.
Compulsory with Options You can choose which module to study.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.
Optional You can choose which module to study.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.

Year 1 - 2024/25

Exit Award Status
Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Credits PG Diploma PG Certificate
01 SE999-8-FY-CO Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science - Research Compulsory 0

Exit awards

A module is given one of the following statuses: 'core' – meaning it must be taken and passed; 'compulsory' – meaning it must be taken; or 'optional' – meaning that students can choose the module from a designated list. The rules of assessment may allow for limited condonement of fails in 'compulsory' or 'optional' modules, but 'core' modules cannot be failed. The status of the module may be different in any exit awards which are available for the course. Exam Boards will consider students' eligibility for an exit award if they fail the main award or do not complete their studies.

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


Note

The University makes every effort to ensure that this information on its programme specification is accurate and up-to-date. Exceptionally it can be necessary to make changes, for example to courses, facilities or fees. Examples of such reasons might include a change of law or regulatory requirements, industrial action, lack of demand, departure of key personnel, change in government policy, or withdrawal/reduction of funding. Changes to courses may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will also keep students informed appropriately by updating our programme specifications.

The full Procedures, Rules and Regulations of the University governing how it operates are set out in the Charter, Statutes and Ordinances and in the University Regulations, Policy and Procedures.

Contact

If you are thinking of studying at Essex and have questions about the course, please contact Undergraduate Admissions by emailing admit@essex.ac.uk, or Postgraduate Admissions by emailing pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

If you're a current student and have questions about your course or specific modules, please contact your department.

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