Advanced Physiotherapy

Manchester Metropolitan University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology

About this course

Overview

Designed for qualified physiotherapists, this course gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and professional practice across a range of practical and theory-based modules. The course focuses heavily upon evidence-informed practice and developing a clinician’s critical thinking at masters level.

You’ll complete core modules of study that will equip you with the skills to design and then undertake a research project, quality improvement project, service evaluation or systematised literature review within a contemporary area of physiotherapy. Our two musculoskeletal core modules will develop your evidence-based practice skills of assessing, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal dysfunction.

As part of your studies, you’ll also choose option modules that can provide profession focused skillsets such as leadership, skills in Musculoskeletal Injection Therapy, or follow our First Contact Practitioner (FCP) training pathway.

Most study will take place on-campus. Our lecturers are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and many still work in professional practice alongside teaching. Our teaching team also includes researchers with expertise across a range of specialisms, including spinal dysfunctions, musculoskeletal and physical activity interventions.

If you are not ready to commit to a full-time or part-time masters, you can study some of the course’s modules as standalone

Features and benefits

  • Flexible studying - Fit studying around your career and take some modules as standalone study, or study an MSc full-time or part-time.

  • Specialist facilities - You’ll use our on-campus physiotherapy facilities dependent upon your module choices, which includes eight separate practice rooms and a movement laboratory.

  • Specialist study - We offer several modules of study that suit more experienced clinicians looking to advance their skills in First Contact Practice or skills such as Musculoskeletal Injection Therapy.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

    Course Details

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