Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

University of Portsmouth
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 2 Years Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology

About this course

If you're eager to help people achieve a better quality of life through movement, exercise and manual therapy, this MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) course will give you the skills and qualifications you need.

You'll turn your Bachelor's in a sports science subject or clinical experience into a Master's degree and be able to register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) (pending confirmation of HCPC approval) – a requirement to practise physiotherapy in the UK – when you complete the course successfully.

Through practical work, applied research and theoretical learning, you'll: Explore how physiotherapy can transform the lives of people affected by injury, illness or disability Understand how to prescribe rehabilitation exercise to improve patient mobility, manage pain and maintain health

The course covers a range of core physiotherapy applications including musculoskeletal, paediatric, community care and professional sport, so you'll be ready for whatever kind of physiotherapy career you have in mind.

You'll also gain extensive clinical experience on a series of work-based placements in local NHS and private physiotherapy settings on the south coast.

Once you graduate, you'll be able to practise as an HCPC-registered physiotherapist (pending confirmation of HCPC approval), positively influencing daily life and aiding recovery for patients from every corner of society. To give you an extra advantage as you embark on your new career, we'll also pay for your first year of professional accreditation with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

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