By studying for this master’s degree, you could become eligible for registration as a physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in two years.
As a physiotherapist, you can play a vital role in supporting people to maximise their health, wellbeing and quality of life through movement, exercise, manual therapy and education.
Develop the theoretical understanding and practical skills required to be an effective physiotherapist.
The course prepares you to work safely and efficiently in several practice roles and settings, including the National Health Service (NHS), private practice, sports, specialist education and leadership.
This course is suitable if you have a relevant undergraduate degree and patient-facing experience.
Simulation events and interprofessional learning throughout the course help you develop collaborative, practice-ready skills.
Our strong placement provider links mean you could find yourself practicing in educational and professional transformative learning environments such as acute and community services, and public, private and charitable organisations.
An honours degree 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent qualification alongside relevant work experience at a professional level.
Satisfactory health clearance, confirmation of vaccination status and enhanced criminal record disclosure. Please refer to the full requirements in the disclaimer section.5
In line with the National Health Service Constitution we use a values-based recruitment approach in seeking candidates with the appropriate values to support effective team working in delivering excellent patient care.
This course should equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a competent and effective physiotherapist with leadership capabilities. You should develop the confidence to solve problems and influence healthcare delivery and innovative practice.
Year 1:
Becoming a Professional Practitioner — 15 credits
Analysing Human Health and Movement — 15 credits
Optimising Health for Improvement — 15 credits
Placement 1: Entering Professional Practice — 15 credits
Values-based Physiotherapy Practice — 15 credits
Placement 2: Developing Professional Practice - 15 credits
Year 2:
Facilitating Change in Physiotherapy — 15 credits
Evaluating Evidence Within Health and Care — 15 credits
Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional — 15 credits
Placement 3: Progressing Towards Independent Practice - 15 credits
The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project — 15 credits
Placement 4: Developing Autonomous Practice — 15 credits
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