This clinically focused course aims to enable physiotherapists and sports therapists to develop and extend their knowledge and skills. The course is designed to provide advanced management of patients with neuro musculoskeletal disorders and to assist in the delivery of effective health care services. The course aims to equip students with a foundation in the critical analysis of current manual therapy practice and the underpinning evidence. Students' problem solving, evaluative and clinical skills will be challenged and developed to an advanced level ensuring a sound, effective and reasoned approach to clinical practice. Innovation of thought and practice are encouraged, supporting the development of clinical leadership skills. The course aims to enable students to advance their careers by preparing them for a wide variety of senior and specialist roles within the neuro musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy fields of practice. Graduates from this course have secured posts in clinical, research and educational areas including roles as lecturer-practitioners; consultants; extended scope practitioners; clinical specialists, clinical managers and research therapists.