MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration)

Overview

Our MSc in Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) is a qualifying course for graduates with a relevant first degree. It provides the opportunity to undertake a physiotherapy course leading to registration at master’s level.

We use an interprofessional approach to learning, with some modules shared with other health and social care students.

You will need to have the academic ability to work as an autonomous practitioner. And be able to reason through individualised healthcare needs. You will also need:

• to show personal qualities and values which underpin the overall care you give
• strong communication and team-working skills
• a compassionate and caring nature.

Our lecturers are experienced in their specialist practice areas. They maintain excellent practice links with those areas locally or across the region. They are able to provide a global perspective on Physiotherapy.

Learning and assessment

You will be taught full-time over two years. This is alongside the well-established and highly-regarded BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy three year course that we offer.

Working at masters level, you will focus on developing your knowledge of physiotherapy, which is evidence-based and underpinned by research.

You will be provided with the knowledge and skills to be:

• research minded in your attitude to knowledge and the evidence base to physiotherapy
• self motivated, proactive and equipped to make informed judgements in clinical practice
• experienced in multi and interdisciplinary working.

Career prospects

On completion of the course, physiotherapists may work in units with expertise in:

• neurology
• respiratory care
• orthopaedics
• musculoskeletal conditions
• care of the elderly
• paediatrics.

There are also employment opportunities in professional sport, industry and private practice.

Physiotherapists are employed in an increasing range of settings in acute hospitals and in primary care settings in the community. They have the opportunity to care for a wide range of individuals, from newborn babies to elderly members of the population.