Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

Program Overview

Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) MSc

Key Information

• Delivery mode: In person
• Study mode: Full time
• Duration: Two years full-time
• Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK 180/ECTS 90
• Application status: Closed
• Start date: September 2025

Programme Description

The MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) provides a contemporary research-enhanced curriculum with a minimum of 1000 hours of professional practice experience and an accelerated route into the profession. It is an ideal study pathway for graduates with a related first degree wishing to become physiotherapists. The inclusive programme will build on your personal and graduate skills to prepare you for working independently and with others to provide high-quality, person-centered care that aims to optimise health, function, and well-being for individuals and populations.

Key Benefits

• King's Health Partners is one of only six UK Academic Health Science Centres, where world-class research, education, and clinical practice are brought together for the benefit of patients by translating cutting-edge research and existing best practice into excellent patient care.
• Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• High-quality partnership working with professional practice partners and other stakeholders ensures graduates have the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes required for working in the NHS, social care, and public health, research, and education.
• Simulation and Interactive Learning (SaIL) Centres on three sites provide a range of interprofessional high fidelity and low fidelity simulations of hospital and community environments working on advanced communication skills, clinical simulation, and working with patient actors and patient educators.
• Innovative teaching partnership with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
• Established interprofessional learning opportunities with other healthcare professional students in College and practice.

Entry Requirements

UK Applicants

• Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor's (honours) degree.
• Programme-Specific Requirements: Minimum 2:1 first degree in biomedical sciences or relevant disciplines such as Psychology and Sports Science. Applicants with degrees in other disciplines will be assessed on their merits.
• Additional requirements: Evidence of training in statistics, research methods, and/or a dissertation at BSc level. Skills to critically evaluate material and study independently.

International Applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country to view equivalent qualifications.
• English language requirements: English language band B. Certification of competence in English is required before starting studies.

Selection Process

• Applications: Must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal. A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.
• Shortlisting: For interviews will take place in early February.
• Interviews: Expected to take place on 6th, 13th, and 15th March 2024.
• Personal statement and supporting information: Required documents include a personal statement, previous academic study, references, and optional CV or evidence of professional registration.

Teaching and Structure

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, workshops, directed self-study.
• Programme structure: Organised over 2 calendar years, comprising 180 Level 7 credits (totals approximately 1800 hours of student endeavour) plus a minimum of 1000 hours of professional practice clinical placements.
• Assessment: Exams, coursework, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), written examinations, coursework (oral and poster presentations, essays, video/podcast, quality improvement project, and written dissertation).

Employability

• Registration: Eligible to apply for registration to practise as a physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Membership: Eligible to apply for full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• Career opportunities: NHS, social care, public health, sports and leisure, clinical and academic research, and other graduate opportunities.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees: UK: £9,535 per year (2025/26), International: £35,800 per year (2025/26).
• Deposit: £2000 for international students.
• Additional costs: Clothing uniform, Disclosure and Barring certificates, equipment, health checks/immunisations/vaccinations, travel and accommodation for clinical placement, course-related conferences.
• Funding: NHS Learning Support Fund available for eligible students.