Program Overview

MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

Course Summary

This course provides specialist training, qualifications, and opportunities to help you begin your physiotherapy career. Aimed at applicants who have already studied a degree in a related field, you will graduate as an autonomous practitioner – helping those affected by injury, illness, or disability to maximize their functional ability and manage their condition using a variety of physical or cognitive modalities.

Accreditation

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Graduates are eligible to apply to register with the HCPC and apply to become members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Course Structure

• Year 1
  • Developing Physiotherapy Practice (M) (20 credits)
  • Evaluating Research Methodologies (20 credits)
  • Foundations Of Physiotherapy Practice (M) (40 credits)
  • Placement Pr1
  • Placement Pr2
• Year 2
  • Advancing Complexity In Physiotherapy Practice (M) (40 credits)
  • Creating Original Practice (40 credits)
  • Evaluating Complexity In Practice (20 credits)
  • Placement Pr3
  • Placement Pr4

Entry Requirements

• A first degree recognized in the UK at 2.1 or above in a science-related subject
• GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents
• IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in all skills, or a recognized equivalent

Fees and Funding

• Home students: £21,240 for the course
• International/EU students: £35,490 for the course
• NHS Learning Support Fund offers a non-repayable training grant of £5,000 per year to all eligible new and current pre-registration students

Equipment and Facilities

• Specialist modern teaching facilities
• Clinical skills suites, practical rooms, and mock ward environments
• High-tech simulation manikins and equipment
• Purpose-built, integrated teaching areas

Where Will I Study?

You will study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Future Careers

This course prepares you for a career in:

• The NHS
• The physiotherapy industry
• Professional sport
• Private practice
• Education
• Research
• Leadership
• Overseas roles

Additional Course Costs

• General course additional costs
• Additional costs for Health and Social Care (PDF, 279KB)

Legal Information

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