MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) at University of Brighton

Programme overview

The Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc allows you to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This course is also approved by the professional body, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. It is ideal for graduates with related first degrees who wish to gain both a professional and academic qualification and start a career in this challenging and highly rewarding field.

Faculty: School of Sport and Health Sciences | Department: Health Professions | Duration: full-time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This intensive programme runs over 45 weeks per year for two years. Your time on the course will be balanced between campus-based study and clinical practice. The course begins in September and consists of five campus-based modules and five practice modules. Year 1 is mainly campus-based and year 2 predominantly involves practice placements alongside the campus-based Research Dissertation Studies. The course is delivered in a variety of ways, typically via problem-based tutorials, subject specialist resource sessions, skills workshops and simulation in our Clinical Skills and Simulation Rooms. Modules include Practice Placement 1, Physiotherapy in Health and Rehabilitation, Practice Placement 2, Neurological Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy Practice, Musculoskeletal Management in Physiotherapy Practice, Cardiorespiratory Management in Physiotherapy Practice, Practice Placement 3, Practice Placement 4, Practice Placement 5, Research.

Career pathways

This professional course prepares you to work as a chartered physiotherapist in the UK, with professional and portfolio development running from course start to finish. Graduates are equipped for careers in the NHS and the private health sector, both in the UK and abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer and should be used as a general guide. Degree and experience. Applicants are normally required to hold a first degree, or equivalent, gained in the last 10 years with a minimum of 2:1 classification in a related subject such as biological, biomedical, behavioural, sports, exercise or health sciences or health professional education other than physiotherapy. Knowledge of the physiotherapy profession and experience of health or social care-related professional practice will be an advantage. EU and International students must have equivalent qualifications and English language qualification in line with university regulations for postgraduate studies and HCPC requirements. Entry to the course is conditional upon satisfactory clearance; enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.5; or equivalent qualification. Interviews. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview. We have limited places so it is advisable to apply early to be considered. If you receive an offer you will have four weeks to accept it. After this point we may offer your place to another candidate.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,854 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Duration: full-time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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