MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Please note that applications for this course don't open until February 2027. Our Physiotherapy (pre-registration) Master's degree will develop your clinical leadership knowledge and skills over 3 different practice areas; including musculoskeletal, cardio respiratory and neurology. You will learn in specially built clinical skills rooms, with specialist space so you can get the best training possible.

What you will study

Development of key skills, including communication, research and professionalism will enable you to become a compassionate and competent practitioner who can deliver effective, evidence-based and quality-driven care. Modules include Evidence Based Professional Practice, Foundations of Physiotherapy, Neuromusculo-skeletal Integrated Practice, Cardio Respiratory Evidence Based Practice, Neurological Physiotherapy, Consolidating Professional Practice (Physiotherapy), Advancing Practice through the Lifecycle, MSc Healthcare Professional Project.

Career pathways

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a Physiotherapist. This will enable you to pursue careers within the NHS and private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to have a 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as biological sciences, physiology, sports science, chemistry and psychology. This list is not exhaustive and applicants with other subjects will be reviewed on an individual basis. Please note, we may need to ask to see your undergraduate degree transcript and in some cases, will request further details about the content of individual modules. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in working as a registered Physiotherapist with a demonstrated understanding of the role and the skills required to be a registered practitioner. It may be advantageous to have a caring capacity. Any offer of a place is subject to satisfactory performance at interview. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Clearance. Enrolment on the course is subject to: an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Occupational Health Clearance. After the initial check, students will be required to self-declare and re-enrol each year.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, 2 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: January 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time

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