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School Is Moving
Download this letter as a word doc 24 February 2003
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Manchester School of Physiotherapy is moving! We are currently part of Central Manchester and Manchester Children’s Hospital NHS Trust and have recently reviewed our position as the only school of physiotherapy still in the NHS. We are delighted to announce that we will be moving into Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) from September 2003. Extensive consultation has convinced us that a move to MMU will enhance our educational provision and that becoming fully integrated into a university will allow students to access a wider range of services than are currently available. You will have access to enhanced library and IT facilities, and be part of an active Students Union. Universities have more support facilities for students than we are able to provide at MSOP, for instance specialised disability support staff, and more extensive welfare support. The quality of the educational programme at MSOP is, and will continue to be, overseen by a number of external agencies. The Joint Validating Committee (JVC) consists of representatives of both the professional body (the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) and the statutory body (the Health Professions Council). They ensure that all programmes leading to the award of BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy are of a high standard and they will work with us to ensure the move maintains this. The Cumbria and Lancashire Workforce Development Confederation have a contract with us to provide the education which leads to a licence to practise physiotherapy. This is the body which pays for the NHS bursary places we provide, and they have been fully involved in our discussions and support the move to MMU. Physically MSOP will continue to be located in our existing premises until January 2004 when we will move into high quality accommodation on MMU’s Elizabeth Gaskell campus. This is situated on Hathersage Road, a few minutes walk from our existing site. Both staff and students will benefit from a move which will make us part of a University campus and bring MSOP in line with other physiotherapy programmes in the UK. We will continue to maintain our close links with the NHS and to have access to a range of high quality clinical placements throughout the North West. You can be assured that the programme offered will remain the same, and the degree will still lead to a licence to practise physiotherapy and eligibility for state registration and chartered status. I realise that this is a crucial time for you in making up your mind where you would like to go to study physiotherapy. In considering Manchester I hope you will bear in mind that as a student here you will be part of a lively community of students at one of the oldest and largest schools of physiotherapy in the UK. A move to MMU will only add to your experience as a student here by improving even further the facilities and education we offer. The educational programme will continue to be the same and if you have been to an Open Day or for an interview then everything you were told about the course will be the same; what will change is the physical site and the name of the awarding university. The aim of all this is to provide our students with an even better educational experience and to continue to deliver a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme, MSc programmes and a range of other educational opportunities that has made MSOP one of the most popular, and highly regarded, schools of physiotherapy in the UK. I hope that this provides you with the information you need to make your decision about coming to Manchester. If you have any further questions then please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours sincerely Dr
Pennie Roberts PhD., MCSP., SRP., * Subject to final agreement |
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