MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
Sheffield Hallam University
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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Course summaryGain a specialist qualification in physiotherapy on a course with a high level of student satisfactionBecome a highly skilled, evidence-based clinicianAttain an advanced level of theoretical and practical understandingTrain at one of the largest and most established physiotherapy educational departments in the UKBenefit from well-regarded teaching and excellent clinical placement opportunitiesThis Masters-level physiotherapy course provides you with the training, qualifications ...Read more

Course summary

  • Gain a specialist qualification in physiotherapy on a course with a high level of student satisfaction
  • Become a highly skilled, evidence-based clinician
  • Attain an advanced level of theoretical and practical understanding
  • Train at one of the largest and most established physiotherapy educational departments in the UK
  • Benefit from well-regarded teaching and excellent clinical placement opportunities

This Masters-level physiotherapy course provides you with the training, qualifications and opportunities to embark on an exciting career in the field. Aimed at applicants who have already studied a degree in the subject, it instills an advanced level of clinical reasoning, critical thinking and reflection.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The teaching is based around the development of key transferable skills that you need to become a qualified physiotherapist. You will undertake clinical placements in a variety of settings, and benefit from wide-ranging teaching and learning methods at our Collegiate Campus.

You will study at Collegiate Campus whilst undertaking academic modules and in a variety of service provider venues for placement modules

You learn through

  • practicals and seminars
  • logs
  • online materials
  • webinars
  • placements, including overseas options in final year
  • shared modules with other health and social care professionals including therapeutic radiographers, physiotherapists and dieticians

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

  • Industry
  • Professional sport
  • Private practice
  • NHS
  • Education
  • Research
  • Working overseas

Accreditation

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

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28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
What students say
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Adidela
23 Feb 24

I love Sheffield and SHU. The only thing I'm finding hard is that it is hard for me to make friends from other countries as my class is 98% filled with just Indians. So there is..Read more

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Bilal
14 Apr 22

The location and building of campus is..Read more

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Entry requirements

You need a first degree recognised in the UK at 2.1 or above in a science related subject including biology, biochemistry, biomedical science, chemistry, medical science and sport science. Applicants with other degrees will be assessed on an individual basis and GCSEs in Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents; Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents; English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents; OCR Science level 2; Science units gained on a level 3 BTEC or OCR National Diploma or Extended Diploma qualification; Science credits gained on Access to Higher Education Diplomas (at least 12 credits at level 2 or 6 credits gained at level 3); Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Grade D at GSCE Maths/ Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course; Level 2 Literacy; Level 2 Key Skills.

Tuition fees

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£21,000 per year

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Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£35,140 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£35,140 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Adidela
23 Feb 24
MSc Specialist Physiotherapy Practice
I love Sheffield and SHU. The only thing I'm finding hard is that it is hard for me to make friends from other countries as my class is 98% filled with just Indians. So there is...
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Bilal
14 Apr 22
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