UWA Handbooks 2013 - Courses

Master of Paediatric Neurological Rehabilitation (thesis and coursework)

About this course

This course provides an opportunity for qualified physiotherapists with an interest in paediatrics, who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation (Paediatrics), to design, conduct, analyse and write up a research project in an area of sub-specialty within neurological rehabilitation. Students develop their understanding of the process of clinical research as well as demonstrate competence at each stage of the research process.

Course overview

Course titleMaster of Paediatric Neurological Rehabilitation (thesis and coursework)
Award abbreviationMPaedNeuroRehab
Course code91640
Course typeMaster's degree by research (thesis and coursework)
StatusCurrent / 2013
Administered byFaculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
CRICOS code068910M
COURSE DETAILS
  
Intake periodsThroughout the year
Attendance typeFull- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/students/esos for more information.)
Estimated time commitmentFull-time students are expected to work at least 30 hours per week on their research throughout the year.
Minimum credit points required48
A standard full-time load is 24 points per semester.
Full-time duration1 year
Time limit5 years
Delivery modeMulti-mode
Locations offeredUWA (Crawley)
Domestic fee typeRTS
Course CoordinatorAssociate Professor Sarah Love
ENQUIRIES AND COURSE ADVICE
  
Course adviceAssociate Professor Sarah Love
6488 7106
sarah.love@uwa.edu.au


Prospective students should see the Future Students website for details on admission requirements, intake periods, fees, availability to international students, careers information etc.

Course structure

Key to availability of units:
S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; S3 = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2013;
NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period; * = to be advised

The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points comprising all of the following units:

S1 & S2, NS   PTMT5509 / PTMT5511  Neurological Rehabilitation Thesis (36 points)
S1, S2, NS   PTMT5556  Research and Evidence-based Practice in Rehabilitation (12 points)


See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.