Physiotherapy MSc (Pre-registration)

at University of Worcester

Year one

Mandatory modules
 

• Applied Health Improvement (ALHS4001) - 15 credits
• Professional and Collaborative Practice (ALHS4003) - 15 credits
• Evidence based Physiotherapy (PTHY4004) - 30 credits
• Essential Physiotherapy Practice 1 (PTHY4005) - 30 credits

Year 2

Mandatory modules
 

• Essential Physiotherapy Practice 2 (PTHY4006) - 30 credits
• Leading Contemporary Practice (ALHS4007) - 15 credits
• Critical Perspectives of Physiotherapy (PTHY4008) - 15 credits
• Research for Healthcare Practice (ALHS4002) - 30 credits

A typical applicant will be able to demonstrate:
 

• A degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant discipline OR degree in another subject with a level 3 qualification in Biology, Physical Education, or science
• Evidence of knowledge or experience in the research process and / or completion of an undergraduate dissertation or independent study
• Sufficient numeracy and literacy to meet the requirements of the course are required, for example Maths and English at Grade 4 and above. University of Worcester GCSE Maths and English equivalency tests will be accepted. 
• Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of their proficiency must ensure that it is, or is comparable to, IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (HCPC 2017).
• A strong interest and demonstrated understanding of the breadth of the values, role and the skills required to be a registered Physiotherapist is necessary.

Other requirements
 

• We prefer students to have been in education within the last 3 years but can review this based on individual circumstances.
• We welcome applications from disabled students.
• Satisfactory occupational health clearance is required.
• A strong interest and demonstrated understanding of the breadth of the role, skills and values required to be a registered Physiotherapist is necessary.
• No offers will be made without Interview.
• Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an interview, or a place on the course.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements
Enhanced disclosure under the DBS is a requirement for entry. Applicants are asked to provide evidence of this prior to admission, and at the latest before placement allocations are made. Students on the course are also asked to declare any changes in their DBS status at the beginning of each academic year on SOLE and to sign a Physiotherapy Code of Conduct which is in the course handbook. Students are required to pay for their DBS check. If applicants have lived outside the UK for six months or more in the past five years, a criminal record check from the country the applicant was living in is required.

UK and EU students
The standard tuition fee for full-time UK and EU students registering in the academic year is £9,250 per year.

Overseas
The standard tuition fee for full-time International students registering in the academic year is £14,400 per year.

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a Physiotherapist and to apply to join the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy as a full member. This will enable you to pursue careers within the NHS and private sector. Opportunities exist in hospitals, community settings as well as sports teams, uniformed services and the public or voluntary sectors.