Physiotherapy MSc (Pre-registration)

What makes Physiotherapy MSc (Pre-registration)* at the University of Worcester special?

• This course is a qualifying programme for graduates with a suitable and relevant first degree; it is not suitable for qualified Physiotherapists.
• Successful completion of the course will give you eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (subject to approval)
• The Physiotherapy MSc will be underpinned with a School-wide commitment to inter-disciplinary learning that aims to develop skilled and compassionate practitioners who have the confidence to engage with and promote professional, social, and political change in health and social care.
• The course runs in parallel with the MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) integrating collaborative working, and evidence-based person-centred practice.
• You will be supported to gain more than 1,000 hours of practice-based learning in a variety of practice settings.
• Our Physiotherapy BSc course received 100% Student Satisfaction in 2020 National Student Survey.

Key features

• You will develop clinical skills through work-based learning and our excellent on-site facilities, including simulation suites and a purpose-built home environment.
• Your Practice Placement modules are an important aspect of the education of a physiotherapist and are continued throughout the two years of the programme.
• We work in partnership with service users and carers to inform the design of the programme as well as involving them in aspects of delivery, enabling you to directly interact with, and learn from, service users and carers.
• You will develop effective team working and communication skills through inter-disciplinary learning, projects and placements enabling you to facilitate group education and to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Allied health profession students will receive at least £5,000 a year in additional funding for maintenance and associated study costs.
• You may be able to take advantage of the Government’s plans to make loans of up to £10,906 available for postgraduate study.

How will you be taught?

The University places emphasis on enabling students to develop the independent learning capabilities that will equip you for lifelong learning and future employment, as well as academic achievement. A mixture of independent study, teaching and academic support through the personal academic tutoring system enables you to reflect on progress and build up a profile of skills, achievements and experiences that will enable you to flourish and be successful.

Where could it take you?

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a Physiotherapist and to apply to join the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy as a full member. This will enable you to pursue careers within the NHS and private sector. Opportunities exist in hospitals, community settings as well as sports teams, uniformed services and the public or voluntary sectors.

A typical applicant will be able to demonstrate: a degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant discipline OR degree in another subject with a level 3 qualification in Biology, Physical Education, or science; evidence of knowledge or experience in the research process and / or completion of an undergraduate dissertation or independent study; sufficient numeracy and literacy to meet the requirements of the course are required, for example Maths and English at Grade 4 and above. University of Worcester GCSE Maths and English equivalency tests will be accepted.