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Master of Advanced Physiotherapy Practice
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's for physiotherapists who want to extend their clinical practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts in Advanced Physiotherapy Practice. Evaluate topics including modules include advanced leadership for health and social care. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.
Career outcomes
- Clinical specialist
- Consultant
- Researcher
- Private practitioner
Curriculum
- Modules include advanced leadership for health and social care
- Principles of practice in medical ultrasound
- Work-based advanced skills and innovative practices
- Supporting anticipatory care for long-term conditions
- Advanced assessment and management of illness and injury
- Prescribing
- And applied pathophysiology
- Ending with a dissertation. Full-time lasts one year
- Part-time options are excluded.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK honours degree 2:2 or equivalent in a relevant subject (some courses 2:1 or a specific subject
- E.g. Psychology meeting BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership
- Registered nurse status)
- Relevant experience considered through Recognition of Prior Learning. English: IELTS 6.0 for most courses
- 6.5 or 7.0 for some.
- UK honours degree 2:2 or equivalent (subject-specific
- E.g. MSc Advanced Computer Science 2:2 in computing
- MSc Computer Science any subject
- MSc International Marketing any subject).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (UK honours 2:2 or equivalent) in a relevant subject, Relevant experience considered through Recognition of Prior Learning.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no element below 6.0)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Master of Science in Advanced Physiotherapy Practice at Glasgow Caledonian University. Submit the application through UCAS for an undergraduate course or through the university graduate admissions process for an eligible postgraduate course. Provide academic transcripts
- English-language evidence and any required supporting statements or references. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,700 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Glasgow campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Life Sciences |
| Department | Department of Advanced Physiotherapy Practice |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
10 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Jan 2027
53 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 6 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £16,700 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no element below 6.0).