Physiotherapy (pre-registration)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 2 Years Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology

About this course

This course is for people who want to help others to improve their movement – despite physical difficulties caused by illness, injury, disability or ageing.

In the UK all physiotherapists must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Our course has been approved by HCPC and enables you to fulfil HCPC requirements. Employability rates following the course are excellent.

The course lasts for two years so that there is sufficient time for you to undertake six placements. In total you will accrue 1,000 hours of experience in a range of settings and contexts.

The advantages of this course include the breadth of our healthcare expertise, the variety of our placement opportunities, and the strong commitment to our values-based philosophy. Student satisfaction rates are exceptionally high.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

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