University of Bradford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This programme is designed for students wishing to develop knowledge and skills specifically relevant to sport and exercise settings, as well as more traditional physiotherapy environments. Graduates gain a professional Master's qualification in physiotherapy, opening up a range of career opportunities as a physiotherapist in the sport, exercise and health and wellbeing sectors. It also provides foundation for further research study. MPhysiotherapy Sport and Exercise Medicine contains all the modules from the University’s highly regarded BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme. This curriculum is extended with additional sport and exercise specific modules and enhanced research. You will undertake a range of placements in professional and amateur sport settings, including the University's Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation Clinic, as well other physiotherapy settings. MPhysiotherapy - Sport and Exercise Medicine received 100% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021 Professional accreditation This course is approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory body for Allied Health Professionals. By the end of your studies, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC, and will be eligible to apply for full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
Modules
Year 1 Clinical Knowledge Foundations (Core) Foundations of Clinical Assessment (Core) Exercise Theory and Prescription (Core) Personal and Professional Development 1 (Core) Investigating Health (Core) Health Promotion and Public Health (Core) Year 2 M-Physiotherapy Year 2 practice Placement A (Core) M-Physiotherapy Year 2 practice Placement B (Core) Fundamentals of Assessment and Rehabilitation (Core) Developing Physiotherapy Practice (Core) Trauma Management (Core) Personal and Professional Development 2 (Core) Year 3 M-Physiotherapy Year 3 Practice Placement (Core) Complex Case Management (Core) Critiquing Research (Core) Designing Research (Core) Leadership and Management (Core) Injury rehabilitation (Core) Year 4 Enhancing Sports Performance (Core) Wider Determinants of Physical Activity (Core) Implementing Research (Core) Employability and Professional Development (Core) Practice Placement Hours (Core)
Assessment method
The programme uses a diverse range of assessment strategies that accommodate different learning styles. These include: -continuous assessment of competence-based clinical skills -practical assessments that are designed to mirror the clinical environment -assessments that require you to demonstrate academic writing skills -a common assessment tool for practice placements, used collaboratively with three universities in the region -group and individual presentation tasks
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B161
- Institution code:
- B56
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers. All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas, including combinations of qualifications. To check whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact the University. English language requirements for International and EU applicants: IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 with no sub-test less than 6.0 (or equivalent)
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £24456 | Year 1 |
| International | £24456 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Bradford
BD7 1DP