MPhysio (Hons) Physiotherapy at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MPhysio (Hons) Physiotherapy is a four-year integrated master's at Plymouth that adds clinical, leadership, management and research skills to the physiotherapy curriculum.

Duration: 4 years full-time (with placements) | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 to 3 follow the clinical physiotherapy curriculum including applied movement science, cardiorespiratory, neurological and spinal physiotherapy, complex case management and five practice placements, with research proposal design in Year 3. The final year covers a research dissertation, contemporary leadership, innovation in healthcare and a negotiated work-based experience.

Career pathways

Graduates work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, GP practices and community care, as well as private healthcare, sports rehabilitation, occupational health, the armed forces and international settings; 90% of MPhysio graduates go on to work or further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 128 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, English and Science. A levels: ABB including Biology, Human Biology or PE. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD considered individually. Access to HE Diploma: 30 Level 3 credits at distinction including 12 in Biology, remaining 15 at merit. T Level: Health and Science pathways preferred. International Baccalaureate: 33 points with Higher Level grade 6 in Biology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science (IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in all elements if English not studied). Graduates with a minimum 2:2 in a relevant area (normally within the last 5 years) are welcome. Applicants need DBS and occupational health checks, an interview, and must be 18 or over.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 4 years

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