MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

at Queen Margaret University

Modules are a combination of M-level and UG-level.

Year One will include:
 

• Foundations for Physiotherapy (40 credits)
• Preparing for Practice as an AHP (20 credits)
• Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice (20 credits)
• Neurological Physiotherapy (20 credits)
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 (20 credits)
• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy (20 credits)

Year Two will include:
 

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 (20 credits)
• Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice (20 credits)
• Advancement of Clinical Management (20 credits)
• Public Health OR Leadership and Enterprise (20 credits) and a
• Masters Research Project (40 credits)

Across the two years, you will complete 31 weeks of practice-based learning placements comprising over 1050 hours.

• A second class honours degree in any discipline. However, where the undergraduate degree is not science or engineering based, applicants should be able to be able to demonstrate research skills. This may have been achieved through completion of a research project as part of the undergraduate degree.
• This course is not suitable for those already holding a physiotherapy qualification. Applicants from North America will normally be expected to have achieved a minimum GPA equivalent to 60% in their undergraduate degree.
• Demonstration of understanding of the scope of the physiotherapy profession is essential.
• International: You will be required to take an IELTS test receiving an overall score of 7.0 and no individual component score below 6.5.
• Criminal Records Check: A criminal records check is required.

Scotland/UK/ROI    
Year 1: £9,680 Year 2: £9,680 + £1200 (dissertation fee)**    

International
Year 1: £17,900 Year 2: £17,900 +£3,600 (dissertation fee)**

The majority of graduates work as physiotherapists within the National Health Service, either in major hospitals or in the community. With further post-registration experience, graduates can choose to specialise in a particular area, which may include: sports, neurology, paediatrics, respiratory, orthopaedics or private practice. Some graduates choose to follow a research career path. A percentage of students on graduation will apply for overseas accreditation in countries such as Canada, Ireland and Australia.