MSc Physiotherapy

Entry requirements

• You will need a good degree in a related subject (normally 2:1 or above) or hold a professional qualification such as teaching, nursing, social work or an allied health profession. Applicants with a 2:1 in a non-related subject will be considered on an individual basis.
• We will consider applicants who have other qualifications or experience, equivalent to degree level. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
• You will need to supply evidence in the personal statement on the application form that demonstrates your suitability for the MSc Physiotherapy programme and your reasons for wanting to study the course.

Other Requirements

• You will be required to provide a satisfactory personal statement and reference (academic or employer).
• Successfully short listed applicants will be invited to attend a values-based interview.
• Read further information regarding interview preparation
  

Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check:

• Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you may also be required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from us
• There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured an offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton.
• Entry to this programme requires a satisfactory occupational health assessment. You are required to complete a health questionnaire and meet occupational health requirements. If you are accepted onto the programme, all your vaccinations will need to be up to date before you attend placement and the University provides a vaccination programme to ensure that you are appropriately covered.
• During the programme you will be required to attend placements, so it is essential that you are able and willing to travel to placement.
• The University will make reasonable adjustments for any candidate who has a disability recognised under the Equality Act, 2010 but we ask that you contact the University in advance to enable us to make adjustments.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be assessed in advance of your entry to the programme and will be considered in line with professional body standards and university regulations. If you have other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
• If you have previously studied a professional programme at another University or College, we will require an academic reference from your previous higher education institution.
• You will need to demonstrate that, on entry to the programme, you have capability for digital and technological literacy to meet course outcomes. Evidence of your digital literacy and technological literacy capability is linked to the online application process.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our 2 year MSc Physiotherapy course accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), provides graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the profession.

Information for international students

Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements.

• English Language requirements are normally IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element.
• You will also need to obtain a certificate of good conduct/character and any other references from your home country, and this will be required to ensure you pass the UK police (DBS) checks that are a requirement of the course.