Physiotherapy (pre-registration) (Taught)

Course summary

Our Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc is a qualifying programme for graduates with a suitable and relevant first degree. Successful completion of the course gives you eligibility to apply for registration with both the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council. Choose physiotherapy at Birmingham and take the opportunity to develop into a qualified competent practitioner of physiotherapy. This will not only give you the ability to play a significant part in most healthcare teams but also be involved in the maintenance and/or restoration of movement and function in a range of client groups. The MSc in Physiotherapy (pre-registration) is a qualifying programme for graduates with a suitable and relevant first degree. It spans two years full-time, starting in September and finishing in August. The aim of the programme is to provide a challenging and rewarding educational experience that enables students to develop as competent, evidence-based and patient-centred physiotherapy practitioners, capable of making a valuable contribution to the workplace. We are looking for applicants who can meet our academic requirements and demonstrate personal qualities that are compatible with the values stated in the NHS Constitution. Successful completion of this programme awards you with a Masters degree and gives you eligibility to apply for registration with both the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council. This course is designed to train graduates to become practising physiotherapists and is not suitable for qualified Physiotherapists. This two year programme Physiotherapy masters programme is modular and is equally divided between university and clinically based settings. It has been designed around three core areas; the management of neurological, cardio-pulmonary and neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions, with knowledge from the biomedical and psycho-social sciences recruited as required. Clinical education is spread across both years.

Modules

Year 1: modules aim to develop physiotherapy practice and clinical reasoning in the core areas of practice. An important aspect throughout the programme is the critical analysis and evaluation of physiotherapeutic concepts, skills and treatment approaches. Professional and practice aspects of physiotherapy will also be considered. Year 2: allows students to develop capability in managing more complex presentations and includes a greater proportion of practice-based modules. At the beginning of year two, the research project is introduced, which will become the main focus as the year progresses.

Assessment method

Students are assessed in a variety of ways, and these may be different with each module that the student takes.

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

Applicants should present evidence of study in a relevant discipline and should normally hold an Honours degree in a relevant discipline at 1st or 2.1 classification. Applicants will be interviewed prior to admission to the programme and will be required to present a full University transcript of their studies to ascertain suitability of their degree. In some cases a further period of study may be advised. In addition, applicants will be asked to submit a resume along with the University application form. Those candidates who demonstrate via their application that they meet the programme admission criteria will be invited to interview prior to a decision regarding admission to the programme. The admissions process will identify and examine the potential of the student to cope with the multiple demands of the programme.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding

Sponsorship information

21 NHS commissioned places for UK and EU nationals for our September 2017 intake only. This funding will cover tuition fees and provide access to an NHS Bursary for applicants who are offered one of these places. Other applicants will be considered for a self-funding place.