Entry requirements

A upper second-class honour degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. Applicants are advised to have relevant work experience through voluntary or paid employment or shadowing in a physiotherapy or health care environment. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. All successful applicants will be asked to complete confidential Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Immunisation, and Occupational Health clearance.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5.

Months of entry

January

Course content

Overview

Our MSc (Pre-registration) Physiotherapy programme offers you the opportunity to turn your undergraduate science degree or clinical experience in to a Master’s degree. The course is designed to provide you with a well-rounded knowledge of contemporary physiotherapy practice, which puts service-users at its core. While you study, you'll get extensive clinical experience on a series of work-based placements in both NHS and private physiotherapy settings so you'll be ready for whatever kind of physiotherapy career you have in mind.

At the University of Portsmouth, we keep our student cohort smaller than some other programmes, enabling you to bond with peers and teaching staff, which fosters a close and productive working community. When you successfully complete the course, you'll be able to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – which is a requirement for all practicing physiotherapy professionals in the UK – and work towards chartered status under the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

To give you an extra advantage as you embark on your new career, we'll also pay for your first year of professional accreditation with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Course Highlights

Be taught by a physiotherapy team who currently work in clinical practice
Explore how physiotherapy can transform the lives of people affected by injury, illness or disability
Understand how to prescribe rehabilitation exercise to improve patient mobility, manage pain and maintain health
Study applied anatomy and physiotherapy techniques across core areas including musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, paediatric, community care and professional sport
Work with other healthcare professionals and within busy multidisciplinary teams to get the best results for patients
Learn about the research shaping the future of physiotherapy practice
Become eligible to register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a qualified physiotherapist
Receive your first year of professional accreditation with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) for free when you graduate

Careers and opportunities

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) – the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers – predicts that the need for qualified physiotherapists is set to increase.

People are living longer, with more physically active lifestyles, and many are managing long-term conditions, recovery or rehabilitation, and will all contribute to this high demand for physiotherapy.

When you successfully complete this Physiotherapy Master's degree, you'll be eligible to register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), which you need to practise physiotherapy within the UK.

To help prepare you for the workplace and stand out to employers, the University of Portsmouth will also pay for your first year of professional accreditation with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

As a qualified physiotherapist, you'll be able to practise in settings such as:

the NHS
private healthcare clinics
sports rehabilitation clinics
occupational health
professional sports environments

Placements and work experience

On this course, you'll put your learning into practice and get clinical experience with patients on 5 separate 6-week physiotherapy placements. Our students go out on their first placement in their first term at university. This enables students to be able to experience life as a physiotherapist and immediately put their university learning in to context.

You'll work with placement providers from the NHS, such as Solent, Portsmouth and Southern Health, across the south coast in a variety of placement settings. We are also very proud of the private practice placements we offer. We have strong links with professional sports clubs and specialist neurological rehabilitation services. Both student and educator feedback has been extremely positive regarding these unique opportunities.

Information for international students

Note: this course isn't currently open to EU and international students.

Fees and funding

For information about fees and funding your studies, please visit: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
full time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Admissions Centre
Email: admissions@port.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 5566

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Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)