MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Become eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a qualified physiotherapist with this 2-year Master's degree. Our MSc (Pre-registration) Physiotherapy programme offers you the opportunity to turn your undergraduate science degree or clinical experience in to a Master’s degree. The course is designed to provide you with a well-rounded knowledge of contemporary physiotherapy practice, which puts service-users at its core.

Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice; Treatment and Management from Physiotherapy and the MDT; Complex Cases in Physiotherapy; Research in Health Care.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include the NHS, private healthcare clinics, sports rehabilitation clinics, occupational health, professional sports environments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualifications or experience. A upper second-class honour degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. Applicants are advised to have relevant work experience through voluntary or paid employment or shadowing in a physiotherapy or health care environment. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. All successful applicants will be asked to complete confidential Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Immunisation, and Occupational Health clearance . English language: IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full time: £9,790 per year (subject to annual increase) Source

Intake: January 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-physiotherapy-pre-registration

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