Physiotherapy is a dynamic and fulfilling field of healthcare in which to work professionally. It involves restoring the physical function and overall well-being to a range of potential clients from children to the elderly, from people recovering from injuries to elite athletes looking to boost their performance. Physiotherapists are skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of movement disorders, assisting people to lead active, healthy lifestyles.
To study an MSc in physiotherapy, you’ll usually need a solid undergraduate degree in physiotherapy or a related health care subject, and typically a year of professional experience. Fortunately, physiotherapy is one of the most popular courses available in the UK, and there are more than 100 MSc courses available at more than 65 universities.
Many of these courses offer the options to build upon your undergraduate education and specialise in advanced topics like sports rehabilitation, neurology and orthopaedics, reflecting the field's diverse and specialised nature.
What to Expect
You can expect to delve further into anatomy and biomechanics, advanced therapeutic practices and rehabilitation methodologies, advancing your undergraduate and professional experience studies with a significant emphasis on clinical placements. You’ll work in a diversity of settings, including hospitals, sports clinics and community health centres, and engage in collaborative work with other healthcare professionals, such as occupational therapists, nurses and doctors.
Courses are generally accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and once graduated, you’ll be able to apply for chartered status, with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), which has 64,000 members nationally.