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Physiotherapy provides a comprehensive research program investigating the creation and assessment of rehabilitation approaches, the settings where they're applied, and patients' real-world experiences with various acute and chronic conditions. This encompasses the entire rehabilitation journey and more, striving to investigate and advance top-tier evidence-based care. Brunel's physiotherapy department boasts a sizable academic team engaged in diverse clinical research areas. Our scholars possess globally recognized knowledge in cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurological rehabilitation, along with expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods. We maintain strong national and international connections with healthcare organizations, government agencies, professional associations, and research funders to facilitate joint projects. Our faculty brings substantial clinical experience and maintains productive partnerships with major London hospitals and NHS trusts.
Career prospects and future opportunities
You'll benefit from personalized career guidance throughout your PhD and for three years after completing your research at Brunel. We recommend beginning career planning and personal development early in your research journey, particularly if you're undecided about your future path. Our career services feature digital resources, individual advising sessions, and numerous events and skill-building workshops. The Professional Development Center organizes an annual schedule of career-focused activities including industry overviews, job fairs, employer visits, and competency-building sessions.
Furthermore, when opportunities arise, you might engage in compensated work as we acknowledge that teaching and instructional support roles offer valuable professional growth experiences.
MPhil pathway also offered.