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Master of Physiotherapy

Liverpool, 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

Second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas equivalent judged by the Registrar
English: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component unless the course page states otherwise.

Accepted academic background

Second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, Or an equivalent overseas degree, Some courses ask for First or Upper Second (e.g. MSc Physiotherapy) or other subject requirements.

Language tests

IELTS 7.0 overall (min 6.5 each skill)

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Personal Statement.

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements and deadline. For January 2027 visa applicants must apply by 20 November 2026. Complete the online postgraduate application form. Email passport
Academic qualifications
English proof
Any previous UK visas and a personal statement to [email protected]. Meet offer conditions and pay the 50% tuition deposit (30 November for January entry). Receive the CAS and apply for the Student route visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,000 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£8,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Hope Park
Faculty or school	School of Health and Sport Sciences
Department	Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.