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Clinical Gait Analysis MastersUniversity of Salford - United KingdomBenefit from strong focus on practical gait analysis and interpretation of clinical data Fit your studies around your work- the course is delivered by distance learning to combine education with your career go... Show More Benefit from strong focus on practical gait analysis and interpretation of clinical data Fit your studies around your work- the course is delivered by distance learning to combine education with your career goals Receive guidance and support by a pioneer in the field - Professor Richard Baker This course is part of the EU CMAster project that establishes masters level education in clinical gait analysis. The course is distance based with set weekly learning objectives incorporating both self-study and group reflection. A highly practical approach embeds learning into professional practice by using your own measurement systems and clinical data. You will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the course leader Professor Richard Baker. Richard has over 20 years experience delivering and managing clinical gait analysis services in Europe and Australia. He was founding Director of the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Centre for Clinical Research Excellence in Clinical Gait Analysis. If you are a professional with a technical or clinical background who wants to be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to be competent across all of the major elements of clinical gait analysis this course will meet your needs. Entry RequirementsGood undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in related subject (for example Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Medicine, Mechanical, Biomechanical or Biomedical Engineering). Good information literacy (for e-mail, word-processing, data manipulation and basic operation of clinical gait analysis software). Access to:
3D instrumented gait analysis system and EMG We strongly advise prior to commencing this course to be able to independently collect standard kinematic, kinetic and EMG data. The purpose of this is to both develop own skills in data capture and have regular access to a lab. We assume that from your undergraduate degree and experience you will have a good technical and clinical understanding. However, upon application preliminary suggested reading will be made available to you.
Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course. Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
English Language Requirements International students must provide evidence of proficiency in English - IELTS 6.5 band score or above with 6 in any component are proof of this. Or a Pearson test – a minimum of 61 with 56 in any component.
The course is designed for professionals working in clinical gait analysis services with either a technical or clinical background. It is expected that most students will come with support from their employers who will be actively encouraged to participate.
International Students - Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) International Students are required by the Home Office and/or the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate before they begin studying their course. You may need to obtain an ATAS Certificate before you come to the UK in order for you to comply with Home Office regulations. Please refer to your offer conditions. Other Fees |
$3,176 Domestic $5,037 International |
36 Months Fulltime |
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