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Master of Physiotherapy

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy taught in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Physiotherapy to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
Cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Physiotherapist in hospitals
Gyms and GP surgeries
Further study (Master's
PhD)
Research
Education
Leadership

Curriculum

Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: MSK anatomy and physiology
Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
Cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology
Neurological anatomy and physiology. Final-year core: Physiotherapy Across the Life Course
Clinical reasoning in Physiotherapy
Innovation
Leadership and preparation for working life.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree
Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK honours 2:2/2:1 or international equivalent), Related subject often required, Relevant work experience considered for some courses.

Language tests

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.

How to apply

Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
827 plus outstanding fees.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£22,718 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Sighthill Campus
Faculty or school	School of Health and Social Care
Department	Department of Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.