Physiotherapy

This four year integrated master’s course will equip you with the expertise and practical skills that you need to work as a registered physiotherapist in the private or public health and social care sector. You will thrive in our supportive environment and benefit from placements in each year.

Why QMU? • Supportive and vibrant learning environment: We are smaller by design than many universities, so you will enjoy smaller class sizes and a close, supportive relationship with our academic team. You will be part of a vibrant and social learning community that is integrated across all Physiotherapy year groups. • Learning and teaching methods make for a great learning experience: You will benefit from a carefully considered balance of theory and practical learning. Extracurricular opportunities can further develop your physiotherapy skills. • Professional recognition and registration: The course is approved by the Health & Care Professions Council On graduation, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and a physiotherapist and to apply for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. • Ranked highly in the UK: There is 100% overall satisfaction with our Master of Physiotherapy (MPhys)/BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course (National Student Survey 2023) and we ranked 5th in the UK for Physiotherapy (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).

On this course you will: • Be able to register with the HCPC and practise as a physiotherapist on graduation. • Be able to confidently deliver safe, effective and person-centred physiotherapy care on graduation. • Become part of a community of learners, working collaboratively with lecturers, clinical staff, service users and other students on a transformational journey towards registration. • Carry out invaluable practice-based placements in each year that will enrich your learning. Placements will take place in a variety of real health and social care settings and you will work (supported by a registered physiotherapist) with patients, their carers and families, and with other health and social care professionals.

Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who use person-centred approaches to make a difference to people’s lives. Physiotherapists work in a wide range of settings and focus on the management and prevention of problems relating to movement and function across the life-span.

Physiotherapy is a demanding course and we recommend that you research the career thoroughly and consider work shadowing before you come to QMU

This is a four year integrated undergraduate master’s course that leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist. Students commence the course with a view to graduating with a Master of Physiotherapy (MPhys) in four years. Years Three and Four will include some study alongside postgraduate students studying on the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) course. There is an option for students to choose a BSc (Hons) route at the end of Year Two and they will still be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.