MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

Our accelerated, two-year pre-registration course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and aims to prepare you for work as a physiotherapist in modern practice.

Running over two years (45 weeks per year), our full-time, accelerated course supports students who have an undergraduate degree in a related subject to practice as a physiotherapist.

Our taught master's degree helps you to integrate physiotherapy theory with practice and to develop your skills in critical thinking.

Some of the topics you'll study include the structure and function of the nervous system, cardiorespiratory system, and musculoskeletal system. You’ll consider issues such as health inequalities, the legal and policy frameworks governing physiotherapy practice in the UK, and integrated care.

You’ll also have practical sessions where you’ll learn physiotherapy techniques such as assessment skills, manual therapy, and exercise prescription. These typically take place in our specialist physiotherapy teaching rooms.

You need to achieve a minimum of 1,000 clinical hours to graduate from the program after which you will be able to apply for registration as a physiotherapist. On our course, you’ll complete four, six-week placements and one, five-week placement. These placements are normally organized by the Practice Placement team and take place in a wide variety of clinical areas including the NHS and private practice, where you will be supported and work alongside experienced clinical educators who will facilitate and support your learning. The final elective placement can be in an area of your choice either in the UK or abroad.

Many of our teaching team are actively involved in research and clinical practice alongside their teaching commitments. Current research projects focus on 4 themes:

• Patient safety including serious spinal pathology, red flags, and clinical negligence
• Physiotherapy interventions including treatment for kneecap arthritis, persistent cough, and serious trauma
• Population health including health segmentation
• Optimising health and healthcare resources’ including economic evaluations

Features and Benefits

• Accelerated course - A two-year course developed for postgraduate students to gain registration as a physiotherapist.
• Practice experience - You'll complete clinical placements in both years of this course, gaining experience across private and NHS practice environments in the UK.
• Study abroad - You'll have the opportunity to choose your final placement location and specialty, with the option to study abroad.
• Specialist facilities - You'll learn in our dedicated physiotherapy facilities on campus, which include seven separate practice rooms, a movement laboratory, and simulation technology.
• Approved course - Our course is approved and validated by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• Become a registered professional - When you graduate, you’re eligible to apply for registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and membership in the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).