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MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Manchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

OVERVIEW

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 practise as a physiotherapist.

Our taught masters 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 in order to graduate from the programme 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 organised 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 within research and clinical practice alongside their teaching commitments. Current research projects include the implementation of digital app based physiotherapy for patellofemoral pain, remote home monitoring of patients’ home based rehabilitation and the use of virtual reality for lower back pain.

To fund your postgraduate pre-registration physiotherapy degree, you'll be able to access standard student loans in line with undergraduate funding for pre-registration courses.

This course is for students who have an undergraduate degree in a related subject and wish to practice as a physiotherapist. If you are already a physiotherapy graduate and have an active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), please see our MSc Advanced Physiotherapy.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    60th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, All Saints Building, All Saints, Manchester, Manchester, M15 6BH, England

The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 2,700 international students from over 100 countries.
Each year a range of welcome events are organised to help new students settle into university, explore the city and prepare for academic studies.
Study in the heart of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students' Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 41 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    157 73%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    98.0 98%

    13th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 100
    3.89 78%

    21st

    8

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