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MSc - Master of Science
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Full Time
JAN
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Full Time
JAN
2 years
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If you are a graduate and looking for a fast-track to a new rewarding career, why not consider this MSc in Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)? Working as a physiotherapist you would deal with human function and movement and help people to achieve their full physical potential.
With innovative and creative approaches to learning and teaching, this course will develop the theoretical, practical, analytical and evaluative skills necessary to work as a physiotherapist.
The course includes a number of practice placements and is delivered full-time over two years. On completion you can apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a physiotherapist.
Why QMU?
Employability: Our graduates are self-aware, skilled, critical, analytical, reflective and evaluative, independent learners who actually contribute to shaping the future health and wellbeing of the individual and society. The employability of graduates from this long established course is proven both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
MSc project: When writing your dissertation you will have the opportunity to work with staff with international influence, leading in development of exercise and health and wellbeing on a wide range of cutting edge research opportunities.
Placements: We have an extensive portfolio of exciting placement opportunities that will enable you to put your learning into practice alongside keen clinical educators to support and encourage students professional development.
Smaller class sizes than elsewhere: The year group is split into small groups for practical classes and some tutorials. This ensures that individuals receive excellent support and benefit from sharing their experiences with their classmates. There is a strong emphasis on student-directed learning.
Staff expertise: Staff have a broad range of clinical and research expertise covering all areas of physiotherapy, physiology and public health.
Variety of teaching and learning methods: The course is well grounded in practice by integrating and applying practical examples throughout the course, for example, case scenarios linked to assignments, vivas and problem-based learning tasks, and visiting lecturers. This integrates placement and coursework and therefore makes learning relevant to practice. We use a variety of innovative teaching methods to make learning engaging and interesting.
Professional accreditation/registration and more: On completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the as a physiotherapist. You will also be eligible to apply for membership with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Career opportunities
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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,150 per year
Students from Domestic
Year 1: £11,150; Year 2: £11,150
£21,875 per year
Students from EU
Year 1: £21,875; Year 2: £21,875
£21,875 per year
Students from International
Year 1: £21,875; Year 2: £21,875
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