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 (Thursday 26 September - Wednesday 2 October, Thursday 10 October-Friday 11 October 2024) |
Respiration Through Life, Health and Disease (distance learning/online 6-13 November 2024) |
| Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Skills (8 - 15 January 2025) |
| Through the Heart (hybrid: 29-31 January 2025 (online), 2-5 February 2025) |
| Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy (24 April - 1 May 2025) |
| Health Management and Clinical Exercise for Pulmonary Disease (12-19 March 2025) |
Physical Activity and Clinical Exercise for Cardiovascular Disease (hybrid: 12 May 2025 (online), 13-16 May 2025) |
| Fundamentals of Paediatric Physiotherapy (self-paced Paediatric Physiotherapy Short Course) |
Paediatric Taster and Short Courses
| Respiration Through Life, Health and Disease (6 November- 13 November 2024) |
| Paediatric Neurophysiotherapy (20 - 27 November 2024) |
| Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (22-29 January 2025) |
Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy (24 April - 1 May 2025) |
| The Young Athlete Prevention and Management (5-12 March 2025) |
| Physical Activity and Clinical Exercise for Cardio Disease (12 May 2025 Online, 13-16 May 2025) |
| Fundamentals of Paediatric Physiotherapy (self-paced Paediatric Physiotherapy Short Course) |
Neurophysiotherapy Taster and Short Courses
| Motor Control in Life, Health and Disease (23 October - 6 November 2024) |
| Paediatric Neurophysiotherapy (20 - 27 November 2024) |
| Neurophysiotherapy: Evidence for Rehabilitation and Practice (8- 15 January 2025) |
| Rehabilitation and Management for People Living with Long-Term Neurological Conditions (26 February - 5 March 2025) |
Physical Activity and Clinical Exercise (12 May 2025 Online, 13-16 May 2025) |
| Fundamentals of Paediatric Physiotherapy (self-paced Paediatric Physiotherapy Short Course) |
Musculoskeletal Taster and Short Courses
| Lower Quadrant: Advanced Musculoskeletal Management (Monday 21 October - 23 October 2024, Monday 4 November - Wednesday 6 November 2024, Monday 11 November 2024 & Monday 25 November -Online tutorial, Monday 18 November -Wednesday 20 November 2024, Monday 2 December - Wednesday 4 December 2024, Thursday 2 January -Monday 6th January 2025 |
Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (22-29 January 2025) ** |
| Upper Quadrant: Advanced Musculoskeletal Management ( 6-11 February, 25-28 February and 20-25 March 2025) |
| The Young Athlete: Injury Prevention and Management (5-12 March 2025) |
| 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