Overview

This Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc course from Edinburgh Napier University is designed for graduates who wish to qualify as a Physiotherapist with eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) through an accelerated two-year route.

Physiotherapy-specific modules will prepare you for clinical practice, through development of your theoretical understanding, critical thinking skills, and application of knowledge and skills to physiotherapy practice. The course will make use of scenario-based learning opportunities, simulation and will involve service users in teaching, learning and assessment, giving you ‘real-world’ experiences.

Career opportunities:

The course aims to develop Physiotherapists who are skilled in their own profession, with a strong professional identity and the ability to work in effective collaboration with other disciplines to put service-users at the centre of their care.

You’ll be enabled to work effectively in a range of settings from traditional environments to contemporary integrated health and social care teams, third sector organisations, private providers, performance sports or any other environment in which Physiotherapists commonly practice.

Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include:

Assessment and diagnosis

Personalised treatment planning

Prevention and health promotion

Rehabilitation

Education

Accreditation

The programme has been validated by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Health & Social Care Contexts for Physiotherapists (IPL)

Application of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice (PT Specific)

Leading Innovations in Health and Social Care (IPL)

Building Professional Autonomy in Physiotherapy (PT Specific)

Physiotherapy Practice Placement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Applications for our January 2026 intake will open in February 2025.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Health Sciences View 139 other Masters in Physiotherapy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with honours at a minimum of 2.2 or above in a relevant science related subject. Examples of relevant subjects include sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, human biology, biomedical sciences, anatomy, physiology. Evidenced study in the area of human anatomy and physiology, otherwise applicants will be directed to undertake study in this area as a condition for entry.
In addition to academic qualification, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge of Physiotherapy as a career via their personal statement.

In addition to academic qualification, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge of Physiotherapy as a career via their personal statement.
There will be a selection interview and applicants to the programme should meet the HCPC requirement to be ‘fit to practice’ through having good health and good character.

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Tuition Fees

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21415 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10815 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £10,815
Overseas and EU £21,430

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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