Course summary
Overview Transform lives and advance your career with our rewarding MSc in Physiotherapy. Imagine helping people overcome physical challenges and reclaim their mobility – often quite literally getting them back on their feet. With our rigorous programme, you'll gain a deep understanding of the clinical sciences behind human movement and function, supported by state-of-the-art facilities like our anatomy room, assistive technology, and simulation suite. Our MSc Physiotherapy course is fully approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. At our prestigious School of Health Sciences, you’ll engage with innovative teaching methods, from case studies and workshops to Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL). You'll master the skills needed to identify issues and learn how to make effective decisions tailored to individual client needs. You’ll become an expert in understanding specific psychological, cultural and social factors in the context of patient care, and learn how to work with carers and other health professionals. Our course empowers you to use your expertise to educate and promote health within communities. You’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience with four supervised placements over two years, each lasting seven to eight weeks, where you’ll apply your knowledge in real-world settings. Here at UEA, you’ll join a unique inter-professional learning environment, studying alongside Occupational Therapy and Dietetics students to mirror the collaborative nature of healthcare. You’ll also be able to explore your passions through a Master’s dissertation project, guided by our expert faculty, on a topic that sparks your interest. We’re very proud of our innovative teaching methods and the passion and dedication of our staff. Our approach is creative, challenging and engaging, and our students consistently report that this course is both professionally enriching and personally transformative. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Modules
Modules include Human sciences, Physiotherapy professional practice; Professional development; and a research dissertation.
Assessment method
When you study in the School of Health Sciences you will receive both an academic and a practice based education which is second to none. The whole programme adopts an enquiry-based learning ethos focused on student-centred independent learning, problem solving and decision making, which will be facilitated over the two years of the programme. We are very proud of our innovative teaching methods and the passion and dedication of our staff will inspire you to be the best you can be. The course includes the following elements: Interagency Learning, Research, Supportive Culture, Practice Development Placements and excellent facilities.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of
- Health and Care Professions Council
Entry requirements
A 2.1 Honours degree in Human Biology, Sports Science or related subject, or equivalent; applicants must have graduated within the last 10 years. We will look for evidence that students have studied a significant amount of human anatomy/physiology at degree level. Applicants should also have a strong profile of secondary qualifications in arts and/or sciences (we will look for good A-level grades, or equivalent) and obtained a minimum of a grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English. Our admissions criteria also include: a clear understanding of physiotherapy and the role of physiotherapists within various clinical settings; a broad range of relevant work shadowing; an interest in people and a strong academic attainment. The University will also take into account the employment experience of applicants where relevant. Please note that experience only in sports settings is not considered relevant. If you already are a qualified Physiotherapist this course is not suitable and you may wish to consider our other professional health courses delivered at Degree and Master’s level. All applicants who are not a British national and/or whose 1st language is not English will need to demonstrate a suitable level of English language proficiency. This is equivalent to an IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components, although we do accept many other types of qualifications or tests. In accordance with the UK Border Agencies Student visa guidelines, we will also waive the English language requirement for applicants who meet the defined nationality test or who have completed a degree level course in one of the listed countries.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £45500 | Whole course |
| England | £18500 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £18500 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £18500 | Whole course |
| Wales | £18500 | Whole course |
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 East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ