MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A two-year pre-registration master's building on prior learning to develop critical understanding of contemporary physiotherapy practice, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and functional movement analysis. It is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

What you will study

Stage 1 covers Human Movement and Function for Physiotherapists, Integrated Physiotherapy Practice and Practice Placements 1, 2a and 2b. Stage 2 covers Clinical Rehabilitation, Dissertation Preparation for Health Professionals, an Elective Placement, Physiotherapy in the Management of Long-term and Life-limiting Conditions and Placements 3a and 3b. Stage 3 is a Major Project.

Career pathways

Employment within the NHS, private sector or charitable trusts in hospitals, GP surgeries, schools, industry and the community, plus clinical research or teaching in the UK or overseas; graduates are eligible to register with the HCPC and join the CSP.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an honours degree (at least 2:1) in an appropriate discipline. Admission depends on meeting the academic requirement, a satisfactory application form, a successful interview assessing awareness of the physiotherapist role, NHS Constitution values, academic skills, communication and patient perspective, satisfactory references, a work-based risk assessment and a satisfactory DBS check (cost met by the applicant). International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in all sections, or TOEFL 100/120 with a Teesside University English language test, plus an interview in person, online or at an international office. Recognition of prior learning may apply.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 34,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International pre-registration health two-year master's total (GBP 17,000 per year); tuition only Source

Intake: January

Duration: 2 years full-time

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