Physiotherapy

Get ready to make a difference with our MSci Physiotherapy. We'll give you the tools to build your clinical skills and thrive academically in our world-leading School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Course highlights

Our four-year course provides you with the time and space to optimally develop your clinical skills and experience alongside academic excellence. You will study at a research-intensive university (member of the Russell Group) that offers teaching excellence and a long tradition of providing physiotherapy education. It is a great place to start your career.

Excellent placement experience – Birmingham is served by some outstanding healthcare facilities (e.g. Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital) that provide many practice-based placement opportunities for our students.

Optional modules – The school has many subject experts in physiotherapy, exercise and rehabilitation-related fields. You will have the opportunity to study some optional modules, allowing you to follow your specific interests, broaden your perspectives and study alongside other students in the school, including intercalating medical students.

Research – As you might expect from a university like ours, the course has a strong emphasis on science and research. You will be supported to develop your academic and research skills from Day 1 with related modules spiralling through the years and culminating in students undertaking a major research project in their final year. Research in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham was ranked 6th* in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).

* Based on 2021 Research Excellence Framework ranking by GPA (Times Higher Methodology).

Through our research-informed teaching and interdisciplinary learning environment, you'll gain a holistic understanding of patient care. Dive into high-quality placements and projects and take your place at the forefront of modern healthcare with local practice experiences. Bring your learning to life through opportunities to work in real-world community and other settings during extracurricular activities and placements.