Physiotherapy (Pre-Reg) - MSc

Program Overview

MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Reg)

Introduction to our MSc in Physiotherapy

Join our two-year pre-registration Masters course in Physiotherapy, validated by the HCPC and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and become eligible to register with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.

Course Options

• 2 years full-time
• January start
• Chelmsford and Cambridge campuses

Key Facts

• Study options: 2 years full-time
• Start dates: January
• Location: Chelmsford
• Fees:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £20,200 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
• Physiotherapy Theory and Practice I
• Physiotherapy Theory and Practice II

Year 2

• Evidenced Based Practice
• Preparing for Future Practice
• Quality Improvement Project

Entry Requirements

• A first degree, with honours, at a minimum final classification of Upper Second (2:1) in allied health or life science (anatomy and physiology)
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 (Academic level), or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University
• To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required
• A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required

Fees and Paying for University

• Tuition fees for UK students (2025/26): £9,535 (full-time, per year)
• Tuition fees for international students (2025/26): £20,200 (full-time, per year)
• Additional costs:
  • DBS check: £55
  • Sensible shoes: £20-60
  • Stethoscope: up to £30-100
  • The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook: £30
  • Smart clothes for community visits
  • Travel to placement (cost depends on transport mode and your distance from placement area, which will vary from placement blocks)

Facilities

• Dedicated clinical skills lab
• Biomechanical Laboratory and Cadaveric Anatomy Suite
• Hands-on learning, with more than 1,000 hours on placement
• Eligible students can access a training grant worth at least £5,000 a year

Accreditation

• Health & Care Professions Council
• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Lecturers

• Luca Buzzatti, Senior Lecturer
• Leica S Claydon-Mueller, Associate Professor of Health Services Research
• Rachael Cubberley, Head of School
• Jessica Miller, Senior Lecturer Practitioner
• Kimberley Regan, Senior Lecturer Practitioner
• Christopher Keast, Lecturer Practitioner
• Victor Utti, Senior Lecturer

Careers

• On successful graduation, you will be eligible to register with the HCPC as a physiotherapist with the NHS in professional practice or in the private sector in the UK
• Graduation does not have to be the end of your time with us; you could choose to continue your academic career with a PhD programme at ARU
• Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees
• While you are studying here and after you graduate, you can access support through our dedicated Employability Service

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1:

• Foundational Physiotherapy Practice
• Physiotherapy Theory and Practice I
• Physiotherapy Theory and Practice II

Year 2:

• Evidenced Based Practice
• Preparing for Future Practice
• Quality Improvement Project

Assessment:

• MCQ exams
• Short answer exams
• SBA exams
• Practical clinical examinations (OSCE)
• Critical writing
• Presentations
• Patchwork text
• Reflective writing
• Placement Assessment Documents (PAD)

Teaching:

• Face-to-face campus teaching
• Online learning systems
• Hands-on learning
• Expert staff who guide research interests and career development
• Clinical skills lab
• Biomechanical Laboratory
• Cadaveric Anatomy Suite
• Training grant for student physiotherapists

Careers:

• Registered physiotherapist with the NHS in professional practice or in the private sector in the UK

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Tuition fees for UK students (2023/24) £9,250 UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees. Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25) £9,250 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees. Additional costs Additional costs DBS check - £55 Sensible shoes - £20-60 Stethoscope - up to £30-100 The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook: Essential Facts at Your Fingertips - £30 Smart clothes for community visits Travel to placement (cost depends on transport mode and your distance from placement area, which will vary from placement blocks)