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MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Queen Margaret University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Working as a physiotherapist you would deal with human function and movement and help people to achieve their full physical potential.With innovative and creative approaches to learning and teaching, this course will develop the theoretical, practical, analytical and evaluative skills necessary to work as a physiotherapist.The course includes a number of practice placements and is delivered full-time over two years. On completion you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a physiotherapist.Why QMUEmployability: Our graduates are self-aware, skilled, critical, analytical, reflective and evaluative, independent learners who actually contribute to shaping the future health and wellbeing of the individual and society. The employability of graduates from this long established course is proven both in the United Kingdom and abroad.MSc project: When writing your dissertation you will have the opportunity to work with staff with international influence, leading in development of exercise and health and wellbeing on a wide range of cutting edge research opportunities.Placements: We have an extensive portfolio of exciting placement opportunities that will enable you to put your learning into practice alongside keen clinical educators to support and encourage students professional development.Smaller class sizes than elsewhere: The year group is split into small groups for practical classes and some tutorials. This ensures that individuals receive excellent support and benefit from sharing their experiences with their classmates. There is a strong emphasis on student-directed learning.Staff expertise: Staff have a broad range of clinical and research expertise covering all areas of physiotherapy, physiology and public health.Variety of teaching and learning methods: The course is well grounded in practice by integrating and applying practical examples throughout the course, for example, case scenarios linked to assignments, vivas and problem-based learning tasks, and visiting lecturers. This integrates placement and coursework and therefore makes learning relevant to practice. We use a variety of innovative teaching methods to make learning engaging and interesting.Professional accreditation/registration and more: On completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a physiotherapist. You will also be eligible to apply for membership with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,875per year

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University information

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    113th

  • Campus address

    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU, Scotland

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QMU is a safe, friendly and compact university with an accessible and welcoming campus. Attractive student accommodation is located on campus.
It's just 6 minutes by train from the centre of Edinburgh, home of the famous International Festival. Many European cities are just a short flight away.
With a great reputation for the quality of learning, teaching, and research, QMU offers comprehensive student support, which includes career advice for life.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physiotherapy

    13th out of 46 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    204 91%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.19 80%

    17th

    15

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