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Master of Physiotherapy

University of Cumbria

  • Carlisle, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Master

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University of Cumbria campus

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 (2): 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

  • Honours degree
  • Normally 2:2 or equivalent (some courses 2:1)
  • Country equivalents on the entry requirements page
  • Pre-registration health masters need a relevant honours degree (usually 2:1) plus health and enhanced checks
  • MBA needs a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Honours degree (usually 2:1) in a relevant subject plus health/enhanced checks.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements by country and course (cumbria. Ac. Uk/study/international-students/entry-requirements/). Apply online through the postgraduate route (cumbria. Ac. Uk/study/international-students/how-to-apply/). No application fee is published. Show English proof (about IELTS 5 or the Cumbria Password test). Receive an offer. Meet its conditions and pay the deposit (up to 50% of first-year tuition
  2. or 4
  3. 000 GBP for low-risk countries). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Arrange accommodation.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,800 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,627 GBP

Program details

CampusCarlisle - Fusehill Street
Faculty or schoolInstitute of Health
DepartmentHealth Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value240
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.