MSc Advanced Physiotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University

Designed for qualified physiotherapists, this course gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and professional practice across a range of practical and theory-based modules. The course focuses heavily upon evidence-informed practice and developing a clinician’s critical thinking at masters level. You’ll complete core modules of study that will equip you with the skills to design and then undertake a research project, quality improvement project, service evaluation or systematised literature review within a contemporary area of physiotherapy.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Education  |  Department: Department of Health Professions  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our masters course, you’ll have a mix of lectures, tutorial and practical sessions. For modules with practical content, we’ll teach you the theory behind the techniques in your lectures. Modules core: Research and Quality in Professional Practice, Musculoskeletal Practice - Upper Quadrant, Musculoskeletal Practice - Lower Quadrant; options: Physical Activity in Health And Ageing, Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Foundations in Effective Education and Leadership, First Contact Practice and Advanced Musculoskeletal Practice, First Contact Practitioner In Primary Care (MSK) Placement, Musculoskeletal Medicine Injection Therapy.

Career pathways

On our course, you will develop the knowledge and critical thinking to help you in clinical practice along with evidence-based practice and research skills. Upon completion of this course, you will have gained significant knowledge and skills, widening the opportunities to apply for more senior and specialist physiotherapy roles within the NHS (National Health Service).

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