Taster and short courses
The Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (GOS ICH) has offered a selection of postgraduate modules as short and taster courses for several years.
Short courses are aimed at candidates seeking non-credited continued professional development (CPD) for which they receive a certificate of attendance, upon successful completion of the module(s). Taster courses provide an excellent method of giving health professionals the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion of the module(s) these credits can then be banked and transferred to a UCL MSc, postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate within the given time frame.
What are the differences between taster modules and short courses?
Participants who successfully complete a short course receive a certificate of attendance, but they are not assessed and do not receive UCL credit.
Participants who successfully complete a taster course are assessed and can gain UCL credit when they register for a full UCL postgraduate programme. They can also request a certificate of attendance if they so wish. Taster students wishing to convert credits earned at UCL to a Certificate, Diploma or Degree programme through 'Accreditation of Prior Learning' must apply within five academic years of taking the taster module.
Participants must state on the application form whether they are taking the course as short or taster. There is also a difference in fees between the two.
When applying, please allow approximately two weeks for your application to be considered and for a response to be sent out.
Cardiorespiratory Taster and Short Courses
| Research and Dissemination | course duration 6 days (6-8 October and 15-17 October 2025) |
| Respiration Through Life Health and Disease | course duration 6 days (distance learning/online 10-12 November and 17-19 November 2025) |
| Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Skills | course duration 6 days (7-9 January and 19-21 January 2026) |
| Through the Heart | course duration 6 days (hybrid: 4-6 February 2026 (online) and 9-11 February 2026 (in person)) |
| Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy | course duration 6 days (23-30 April 2026*) |
| Health Management and Clinical Exercise for Pulmonary Disease | course duration 6 days (11-18 March 2026) |
| Physical Activity and Clinical Exercise for Cardiovascular Disease | course duration 6 days (13-16 April and 26-27 May 2026) |
Paediatric Taster and Short Courses
| Respiration Through Life, Health and Disease | course duration 6 days (distance learning/online 10-12 November and 17-19 November 2025) |
| Paediatric Neurophysiotherapy | course duration 6 days (20-27 November 2025) |
| Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | course duration 6 days (21-28 January 2026) |
| Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy | course duration 6 days (23-30 April 2026)* |
| The Young Athlete Prevention and Management | course duration 6 days (5-11 March 2026) |
| Physical Activity and Clinical Exercise for Cardio Disease | course duration 6 days (26-27 May and 13-16 April 2026) |
| Fundamentals of Paediatric Physiotherapy (self-paced Paediatric Physiotherapy Short Course, rolling registration) |
Neurophysiotherapy Taster and Short Courses
| Motor Control in Life, Health and Disease | course duration 6 days (21-24 October and 3-4 November 2025) |
| Paediatric Neurophysiotherapy | course duration 6 days (20-27 November 2025)* |
| Neurophysiotherapy: Evidence for Rehabilitation and Practice | course duration 6 days (7-9 January and 19-21 January 2026) |
| Rehabilitation and Management for People Living with Long-Term Neurological Conditions | course duration 6 days (4-11 March 2026) |
| Physical Activity and Clinical Exercise | course duration 6 days (26-27 May and 13-16 April 2026) |
| Fundamentals of Paediatric Physiotherapy (self-paced Paediatric Physiotherapy Short Course, rolling registration) |
Musculoskeletal Taster and Short Courses
| Lower Quadrant: Advanced Musculoskeletal Management | course duration 12 days (30-31 October, 3-4, 20-21, 24-25 November, 4-5, 8-9 December 2025, revision practical days (non-mandatory, recommended) 8, 9, 12 January, OSCE examination 13 January 2026.* |
| Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | course duration 6 days (21-28 January 2026) * |
| Upper Quadrant: Advanced Musculoskeletal Management | course duration 12 days (5-6, 9-10, 24-27 February and 19-20, 23-24 March 2026) 23, 24, 27 April 2026 revision practical days (non-mandatory, recommended), OSCE examination 28 April 2026.* |
| The Young Athlete: Injury Prevention and Management | course duration 6 days (5-11 March 2026) |
| Fundamentals of Paediatric Physiotherapy (self-paced Paediatric Physiotherapy Short Course) |
* Please note: some of these modules may have assessment days that require your attendance.*
How to apply
Please download and complete the application form below.
Deadlines for applications will depend on when each module starts. If possible, please submit your application at least 6 weeks before the module begins so that a computer account request and payment information can be processed. Please allow approximately 2 weeks from the point of application for confirmation of your place.
Course costs
Course Fees:
Taster course £950.00
Short course £900.00
Lower/Upper quadrant Taster course £1,900
Lower / Upper quadrant short course £1,800
Please note that if you cancel your confirmed place on the course, a £50 cancellation fee will apply.
Ways to pay:
- BACS payments - please email the course administrator for payment instructions
- Credit/Debit Card Payment should be paid through UCL Online store once your application form has been processed
- Invoices can be raised provided that we have a purchase order number with invoicing details.
Contact us
Patricia John
Email: advancedphysio@ucl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7905 2155