Master of/BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

A four-year integrated undergraduate Master of Physiotherapy (MPhys)/BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Students apply and enrol on the master's route with the option to switch to the BSc (Hons) route; both lead to eligibility for HCPC registration and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy membership. Practice-based placements run each year, alongside work in on-campus clinical facilities.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (integrated masters) | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Foundations of Physiotherapy 1 and 2, Principles of Rehabilitation, Kinesiology in Rehabilitation, Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Health Coaching for Professional Practice, Research Methods, Complexity in Physiotherapy 1 and 2, Exploring Change in Global Physiotherapy Practice, Investigation of Practice, a Dissertation and Practice-based Learning 1 to 3.

Career pathways

Physiotherapists work in the NHS and private practice, in hospitals, the community and outpatient settings, with specialisms such as research, neurological rehabilitation and sports rehabilitation.

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Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: standard AABBB, minimum ABBBB. A-level: AAB. Irish Leaving Certificate: H1 H2 H2 H2 H3. International Baccalaureate: 32 points. Two of Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths/Application of Maths at Higher/A-level or equivalent; Higher English also required for those taking Highers (and for the Irish Leaving Certificate); English and Mathematics at National 5/GCSE grade C/4 or above (National 5 Application of Mathematics or Lifeskills accepted). Minimum criteria apply to applicants with a contextual widening-access factor. Mature applicants with other qualifications (including degrees) considered. Direct entry to Year Two for applicants with HND Physical Activity and Health (Next Gen), subject to places. PVG check, occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance required; Hepatitis B immunisation may be requested. The course is highly competitive and applications after the UCAS equal consideration deadline are unlikely to be considered. English language (international): IELTS 6.0 with no element below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Scottish-domiciled students (tuition fee normally paid by SAAS). Full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,325 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

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