Physiotherapy (Pre-registration), MSc at University of Lancashire

The MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) is a two-year full-time course at the Preston Campus for graduates who want to qualify as physiotherapists. It integrates academic and clinical learning through case-based teaching and includes more than 1,000 hours of clinical practice. It is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and approved by the HCPC.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Case-based learning integrates four themes: competencies for physiotherapy, personal and professional development, society and public health, and research. Year 1 modules include Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice, Physiotherapy for Neurological Conditions, Public Health in Physiotherapy and Supporting and Caring for Service Users in the Acute Setting; later modules include Rehabilitation through the Lifespan and Enterprise and Innovation in Physiotherapy. Clinical placements run alongside, plus a five-week full-time elective placement.

Career pathways

Physiotherapist roles in the NHS and non-NHS settings in the North West; graduates become eligible to apply for CSP membership and HCPC registration.

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