Program Overview

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Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

MSc

Attendance

Full-time

Campus

Preston Campus

Start

September 2025

Duration

2 years

Delivery

In-person

Prepare for contemporary physiotherapy practice in the continually evolving Health and Social Care sector on our MSc in Physiotherapy (Pre-registration). Learn in a clinical environment, making the link between theory and practice from day one, and secure more than 1,000 hours of clinical practice.

Why study with us

• A case-based learning approach integrates the course’s four core themes: competencies for physiotherapy, personal and professional development, society and public health, and research.
• All of the core members of the teaching team are Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Physiotherapists and members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Staff who are specialists in a range of clinical and research areas bring current clinical practice, research-informed teaching and clinical research to life in your sessions.
• Emphasis is placed on developing a range of professional knowledge, skills, values and behaviours that will enable you to meet the standards of proficiency for physiotherapists as outlined by the HCPC.

Important information

• The application deadline for September 2025 entry was Friday 31 January 2025.

What you’ll do

• Various clinical placements are available during your time at the University, in both traditional and contemporary settings. Previous placements include Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ministry of Defence, and overseas experiences.
• During your time on placement, you’ll work with a variety of professionals and be part of a multi-disciplinary team. Placements help you develop your communication and collaborative working skills to provide optimal patient care and improve health outcomes.
• You’ll have timetabled sessions at the University working in partnership with several professions including nurses and occupational therapists. Learning about, with and from those in other healthcare disciplines will help prepare you for real-world clinical settings.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice
• Physiotherapy for Neurological conditions
• Public Health in Physiotherapy
• Supporting and caring for service users in the acute setting
• Rehabilitation through the lifespan
• Enterprise and Innovation in Physiotherapy
• Research and evidence-based practice in Physiotherapy

Accreditations

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Future careers

We have excellent employability rates for students graduating from our MSc Physiotherapy course.

Through consultation with our clinical stakeholders we know that there is a high demand for physiotherapists in the North West, especially those with masters-level qualifications.

Entry requirements

• Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field
• Non-standard applications will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme
• Applicants will be assessed through interview
• For applicants where English is not their first language, we require an IELTS Score of 7 with no component lower than 6.5
• All applicants must hold GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4 or above
• A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course.

Fees and funding

2025/26

• UK: Full-time £11,000 per year
• International: Full-time £17,900 per year

Additional costs

As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies.

Learning and assessment

You’ll test the development of your knowledge and skills through a range of assessment tasks, with a particular emphasis on real-life assessments. Methods include practical assessments, vivas, presentations, assignments and clinical practice-based assessment.

Pathway opportunities

There are two alternative exit awards:

• Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Health Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Rehabilitation

These awards will not permit you to apply for initial registration with the HCPC or to be eligible to apply for professional membership of the CSP.

Further information

The structure of the course is innovative. There’s one module for each of the six semesters, with integrated part-time clinical placements for four of those six modules.

Approximately two thirds of the clinical placements are part-time (1-2 days per week).

There’s also a five-week, full-time elective placement towards the end of the course where you can choose your own clinical placement location.