Physiotherapy and Leadership (pre-registration) MSc at Coventry University

Programme overview

By studying for this master's degree, you could become eligible for registration as a physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in two years. As a physiotherapist, you can play a vital role in supporting people to maximise their health, wellbeing and quality of life through movement, exercise, manual therapy and education. Develop the theoretical understanding and practical skills required to be an effective physiotherapist.

Faculty: Health and Social Care | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Becoming a Professional Practitioner, Analysing Human Health and Movement, Optimising Health for Improvement, Placement 1: Entering Professional Practice, Values-based Physiotherapy Practice, Placement 2: Developing Professional Practice. Year two: Facilitating Change in Physiotherapy, Evaluating Evidence Within Health and Care, Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional, Placement 3: Progressing Towards Independent Practice, The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project, Placement 4: Developing Autonomous Practice.

Career pathways

This course should equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a competent and effective physiotherapist with leadership capabilities. You should develop the confidence to solve problems and influence healthcare delivery and innovative practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent qualification alongside relevant work experience at a professional level. As this course includes practice-based learning, you must be able to meet the requirements for placement. This includes satisfactory health clearance and an Enhanced DBS check. Additional information, including requirements relating to immunity and vaccination status, is provided in the disclaimer section. In line with the National Health Service Constitution we use a values-based recruitment approach in seeking candidates with the appropriate values to support effective team working in delivering excellent patient care. English: IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no component lower than 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/shc/physiotherapy-and-leadership-msc/

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