Physiotherapy (MSc)
Cardiff University
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MSc - Master of Science

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As a qualified physiotherapist, this MSc will enable you to develop valuable skills that will help you advance in your profession whether you are looking for promotion within clinical practice or a move into academia or research. Our postgraduate programme is designed for qualified physiotherapists, across the UK and internationally. It gives you the chance to take your learning to the next level, enhancing your skills and knowledge in order to challenge and critically evaluate your own ...Read more

As a qualified physiotherapist, this MSc will enable you to develop valuable skills that will help you advance in your profession whether you are looking for promotion within clinical practice or a move into academia or research. Our postgraduate programme is designed for qualified physiotherapists, across the UK and internationally. It gives you the chance to take your learning to the next level, enhancing your skills and knowledge in order to challenge and critically evaluate your own professional practice and inform physiotherapy healthcare in your country. The programme will help inform the way you practice, supporting the knowledge and skills required for change management, and service improvement to improve patient care. We strive to make sure you are ready for the next step in your career. You will learn in a supportive environment with an opportunity to tailor your optional module choices in a way that best fits your needs. Our modules cover a range of speciality areas including, musculoskeletal, neuro-rehabilitation and cardiovascular respiratory. We also cover research methods to support your learning at masters level. The programme aims to develop your critical thinking to support you to become an expert in your practice and enhance your employability in your future career. Your learning will be supported by experienced researchers and academics who are experts in their field. You will be designated a personal tutor who will support you throughout your studies. You may also be involved in group personal tutoring which will help you develop mentoring skills with your peers. In addition, you will be learning alongside a globally diverse group who are studying at various points in their career, sharing knowledge and gaining understanding of physiotherapy practice across the world. Your learning environments include our bespoke physiotherapy laboratory and simulation suites. Our School benefits from a range of equipment, such as an anti-gravity treadmill and a motion capture centre, along with other equipment used to analyse human movement.

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Entry requirements

A copy of your qualification certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved an honours degree or a diploma in physiotherapy, or an equivalent international qualification.

Tuition fees

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£9,450 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee mentioned is for 2025 entry.

£23,700 per year

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Students from EU

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£23,700 per year

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Cardiff University
University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XN United Kingdom
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