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Physiotherapy at University of Roehampton - UCAS

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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

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Course summary

Why this course?

  • Our MSc Physiotherapy enables you to learn in an active and stimulating environment that builds and integrates knowledge with practice-based learning.
  • Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023)
  • You will undertake placements in a wide range of settings across different clinical areas, and in education, research and leadership to reflect current health and social care provisions.
  • Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
  • You will study in our state-of-the-art teaching facilities that includes the Mary Seacole Health Innovation centre equipped with advanced technology and equipment.
About this course: Prepare for a rewarding career working as a confident, autonomous Physiotherapy practitioner with strong reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills in varied settings across the NHS (community, hospital and primary care) and private practice. Topics include:
  • Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
  • Assessment and Intervention
  • Research Methods for Healthcare Practice
  • Health, Physical Activity, and Primary Care
  • Professional Skills for Health
  • Rehabilitation and Management
  • Contemporary Leadership and Innovation
Skills: Our MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) is a 2-year course which offers those with a relevant UG qualification an entry route into the Physiotherapy profession. The programme will focus on supporting you to become a self-reflective lifelong learner, committed to inclusive practice, continuing professional development and personal and professional development who will meet the requirements of Physiotherapy’s professional statutory regulatory bodies: The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Career opportunities: The University-led modules and practice-based learning on the course will help build a wide base of knowledge and develop key transferable skills which will prepare you for a career in physiotherapy upon graduation. Diverse employment opportunities include the following:
  • General practice
  • Community Services
  • Professional sport
  • Private practice
  • National Health Service (NHS)
  • The third sector
  • Education
  • Research
  • Leadership
The transferable skills developed through the course will also support gradates for a diverse range of careers outside of physiotherapy.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Entry requirements

Applicants should have five GCSEs at grace C or above including: Mathematics English Language or Literature Science subject or equivalent Plus, a UK undergraduate honours degree at 2:2 or above, or equivalent international qualification, in a relevant subject. Relevant subject areas include: Biological Sciences Sport Science Sports Therapy or Rehabilitation Chemistry Nursing Psychology Other degrees will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants will need to demonstrate evidence of interest and work experience in a relevant field and will also need to supply a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Applicants must undergo health screening to assess fitness to begin the course. Applicants must also complete an approved programme of immunisation, as recommended by the Department of Health. All applicants will be interviewed.

English language requirements

Non-native English speakers who do not have GCSE English or equivalent at grade 4/C or above require an IELTS score of at least 6.5 in writing and at least 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, with a minimum overall score of 7.0. Please refer to the HCPC website for more details.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9713 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9713 Year 1
Scotland £9713 Year 1
Wales £9713 Year 1
EU £17325 Year 1
International £17325 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

Fees quoted for 2024
Physiotherapy at University of Roehampton - UCAS