D.Physiotherapy Physiotherapy at University of Essex

Programme overview

The D.Physiotherapy is a part-time professional doctorate for people in, or aspiring to, senior professional appointments in practice, education or management in sports therapy, developing expert-level practice within their specialism.

Department: School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 5 to 6 years part-time | Intake: October 2027; part-time | Study mode: part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students prepare two portfolios chronicling their development of expert practice in the workplace and study taught research-methods modules (a 30-credit methods module, Professional Practice Portfolio 1 and 2 at 30 credits each, a 30-credit research option) before completing a 40,000-word dissertation.

Career pathways

Prepares senior practitioners to contribute to health and social care provision through critical appraisal of current practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant Masters degree, or equivalent, current registration with a relevant professional body and two years of post-qualifying experience in a relevant senior role. Applicants are normally interviewed, and acceptance depends on research expertise in the department. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 12,413 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027; part-time

Duration: 5 to 6 years part-time

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