Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 1 Year Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology

About this course

Our Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy MSc qualifies you for membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) and the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).

This programme enables exploration of the theoretical basis of manipulative/musculoskeletal physiotherapy and its application to the development of your clinical reasoning for advanced clinical practice. Using the process of clinical reasoning as its framework, this programme integrates many approaches to clinical practice in this specialist area. It facilitates an evaluation of existing evidence and your clinical experiences through the exploration of the assessment and management of clinical presentations of musculoskeletal complaints.

The programme offers part-time, full-time modes of study, with some modules available and supported through distance learning providing you with the opportunity to tailor your learning experience to meet your personal and professional needs.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Birmingham

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Birmingham

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Birmingham

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Birmingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2221 Physiotherapists
2222 Occupational therapists
3219 Health associate professionals
2229 Therapy professionals
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
1231 Health care practice managers

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Birmingham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology