MSc/ PGDip Manipulative Physiotherapy
University of Birmingham
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This course is ideal for those looking to elevate their clinical expertise, refine hands-on skills, and strengthen research capabilities and practice-based evaluation for a successful career in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Study at a world-leading research university with a team of multidisciplinary experts. You’ll engage in assessing and managing conditions, while critically evaluating evidence and your own experiences to enhance your expertise in this specialised field. Apply clinical ...Read more

This course is ideal for those looking to elevate their clinical expertise, refine hands-on skills, and strengthen research capabilities and practice-based evaluation for a successful career in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Study at a world-leading research university with a team of multidisciplinary experts. You’ll engage in assessing and managing conditions, while critically evaluating evidence and your own experiences to enhance your expertise in this specialised field. Apply clinical reasoning skills to effectively handle complex clinical cases as you learn from experts in the field. With our world-leading research expertise, your learning will be facilitated by our distinguished research and teaching staff. Learn from experienced clinical academics, educators and researchers who will enrich your learning and development. With flexible study options, you can tailor your learning experience to meet your personal and professional needs. Flexible study which can be organised around your other commitments Support of a personal tutor and dissertation supervisor The opportunity to advance your competencies in your clinical speciality Opportunities to be involved at MoveWell through experiential education placements and unpaid volunteer positions.

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51/91
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14th
What students say
SR
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23 Jan 26

The university has a beautiful campus with it's own train station to access the city centre easily. From my experience, all of the academics really care about our experience and..Read more

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Abbie
20 Jan 26

I have really enjoyed my time at the University of Birmingham. I gained so much independence when moving away from home in my first year and felt supported by the university in..Read more

Entry requirements

Students should hold a 2:1 Honours degree in an undergraduate (pre-registration) physiotherapy qualification. Documented evidence (through personal statement and employment history) of approximately 750 hours of post-registration manipulative/musculoskeletal physiotherapy skills and experience.

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£938 month

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£2,625 month

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£2,625 month

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23 Jan 26
Physiotherapy - MSci
The university has a beautiful campus with it's own train station to access the city centre easily. From my experience, all of the academics really care about our experience and...
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Abbie
20 Jan 26
Physiotherapy - MSci
I have really enjoyed my time at the University of Birmingham. I gained so much independence when moving away from home in my first year and felt supported by the university in...
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University of Birmingham
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The University of Birmingham, the founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK, has been pursuing and...

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