Program Overview

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MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

Overview

The MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) course is designed for graduates with related first degrees who want to gain a professional academic qualification and start a career in the challenging and rewarding field of physiotherapy. This accelerated two-year course follows evidenced-based practice principles and focuses on active learning and practical application.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (pre-registration) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). When you graduate from this course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Teaching and Assessment

This course uses traditional theoretical and academic study alongside practical workshops and group work. You will attend small group sessions, seminars, and lectures, and complete practical sessions. Your designated personal tutor will support you throughout your degree. You will be assessed through a range of assignments, including essays, examinations, portfolios, practical assessments, lab reports, and oral presentations.

The Course

You will study a selection of core and optional modules in each year, with each module worth a particular number of credits. Each module is delivered differently, depending on its content and focus of study.

Modules

The following modules are part of the course:

• Applied Clinical Sciences
• Principles of Rehabilitation
• Population Health
• Optimising Function 1
• Optimising Function 2
• Research for Health – Research Methods
• Contemporary Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy
• Leadership, Change Management & Quality Improvement
• Research for Health – Research Paper

Module Details

Applied Clinical Sciences

This module aims to build on your previous learning and to provide relevant practical knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and associated practical skills pertinent to Physiotherapy practice.

Principles of Rehabilitation

This module aims to provide an introduction to relevant principles, knowledge, practical skills, and approaches necessary for the assessment and treatment commonly used in rehabilitation.

Population Health

This module aims to provide an overview of the theoretical and pragmatic context of public health, identifying the potential role and contribution of physical activity within population health services and programmes.

Optimising Function 1

This module aims to provide further development of principles, knowledge, practical skills, and approaches necessary for assessment and treatment approaches commonly used with individuals with cardio-vascular, respiratory, and neurological diseases.

Optimising Function 2

This module aims to provide further development of principles, knowledge, practical skills, and approaches necessary for assessment and treatment approaches commonly used with individuals with Neuromusculoskeletal presentations and those from distinct populations and settings.

Research for Health – Research Methods

This module will build on research skills acquired during your bachelor's degree and previous learning to enable the undertaking and completion of an empirical research study at Masters level.

Contemporary Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy

This module aims to provide an opportunity to explore, in depth, contemporary rehabilitation approaches in Physiotherapy practice.

Leadership, Change Management & Quality Improvement

This module aims to provide an overview and critical analysis of Contemporary Leadership theories, concepts, and practical application.

Research for Health – Research Paper

You will engage in independent learning supported by supervision, that will enable you to consider and meet the module learning outcomes.

Facilities

The course utilizes various facilities, including:

• Learning Resource Centre
• Library
• Physiotherapy clinical teaching space
• Sports and Sport Clinic Facilities
• Sport and Health Science Laboratories

Practice Learning Placements

You are required to complete 1,000 hours of clinical placement on this course as part of the accreditation. You will attend work placements provided by the course in a range of settings that reflect the contemporary role of physiotherapists.

Careers

When you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Physiotherapy is traditionally seen in secondary care and acute settings for in and out patients, but there are a wide range of additional physiotherapy roles.

Course Costs

• UK fee: £9,790 per year
• International fee: £16,200 per year
• NHS Funding: You will receive at least £5,000 a year, with up to £3,000 further funding available for eligible students.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offers: 2:1 (Upper second class) in a related field
• IELTS: 7 with no element lower than 6.5
• Application Process: Applicants will be contacted after the application period and successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
• Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Physiotherapy as a career and would benefit from showing prior work experience in healthcare, support work, or coaching capacities.