Why QMU ?
The employability of graduates from this course is proven both in the United Kingdom and abroad .
In relation to dissertation , there are a wide range of research designs available .
Some students have arranged their four-week elective placement in a foreign country such as Canada or Australia .
Placements will take place at practice sites across Scotland and will be allocated by QMU with the exception of the five-week elective placement , which is arranged by the student .
Careers
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 .
Entry requirements
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 .
This course is not suitable for those already holding a physiotherapy qualification . Applicants from North America will normally be expected to have achieved a minimum GPA equivalent to 60 % in their undergraduate degree . Demonstration of understanding of the scope of the physiotherapy profession is essential .
International : You will be required to take an IELTS test receiving an overall score of 7.0 and no individual component score below 6.5 .
Criminal Records Check : A criminal records check is required .
Other information
Exit awards : MSc : 120 M-level credits plus a further 240 credits at SCQF levels 9 and 10 .
Single module study : Not available Delivery : At QMU and on placement Duration : 2 years full-time
Start date : September 2022 and / or January 2023
Application deadline : 31 January 2022 . See pages 171-172 for more information on how to apply .
Class sizes : Normally there are around 50-75 students enrolling on the course each year .
Fees : See pages 178-183
More information : Sarah flinders , ( MScPreRegPhysioPL @ qmu . ac . uk ), Programme Leader , or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
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