View the full course entry on our website : www . qmu . ac . uk / Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherapy ( MPhys )
This course will equip you with the expertise and practical skills that you need to work as a registered physiotherapist in the private or public health and social care sector .
On this course , you will :
• Become part of a community of learners , working collaboratively with lecturers , clinical staff , service users and other students on a transformational journey towards registration .
• Carry out invaluable practicebased placements in each year that will enrich your learning . Placements will take place in a variety of real health and social care settings and you will work ( supported by a registered physiotherapist ) with patients , their carers and families , and with other health and social care professionals .
Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who use person-centred approaches to make a difference to people ’ s lives . Physiotherapists work in a wide range of settings and focus on the management and prevention of problems relating to movement and function across the life-span .
Physiotherapy is a demanding course and we recommend that you research the career thoroughly and consider work shadowing before you come to QMU .
This is a four year integrated undergraduate master ’ s course that leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist . Students commence the course with a view to graduating with a Master of Physiotherapy ( MPhys ) in four years . Years Three and Four will include some study alongside postgraduate students studying on the MSc Physiotherapy ( Pre-Registration ) course . There is an option for students to choose a BSc ( Hons ) route at the end of Year Two and they will still be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist .
Modules
Year One : Becoming an Allied Health Professional / Finding Your Academic Voice / Principles of Rehabilitation / Developing Resilience in Self and Others / Foundations of Physiotherapy 1 / Introduction to Practice-based Learning ( including two weeks Practice-based Learning )
Year Two : Foundations of Physiotherapy 2 / Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy / Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 / Health Coaching Conversations / Neurological Physiotherapy / Developing a Spirit of Inquiry / Practice-based Learning 1 ( including six weeks of Practice-based Learning )
Year Three : Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 / Theoretical and Clinical Approaches to Multidisciplinary Team Working / Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice / Advancement of Clinical Management / Active Citizenship / Investigation of Practice / Practice-based Learning 2 ( including 12 weeks Practice-based Learning )
Year Four : Public Health Practice for Physiotherapy / Professional Skills Development / Leadership and Enterprise for Practice / Applying Skills of Critical Enquiry ( project )/ Practice based Learning 3 ( including 11 weeks of Practice based Learning )
The modules listed here are correct at time of print ( March 2022 ) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2023 . Please check the website for any updates .
Careers
You can work as a physiotherapist in the NHS , in hospitals and in the community , in private practice or in industry . Some of our graduates have gone on to work as sports physiotherapists or to pursue research careers .
Placements
You will complete practice placements in each year . Placements are invaluable in consolidating theoretical study into practical expertise by working directly with patients and practice educators . Placements take place within the NHS and social care sector at various locations across Scotland . Please see the full course entry on our website for more information .
Entry requirements Scottish Higher :
A Level : AAB
Standard : AABBB Minimum : ABBBB
Irish Leaving Certificate : H1 H2 H2 H2 H3
International Baccalaureate : 32 points
International : IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 6.0
Required subjects : Two of Biology , Physics , Chemistry or Maths at Higher / A Level or equivalent . Scottish and Irish applicants are required to pass Higher English . English and Maths at Nat 5 / GCSE .
Mature / Access : Related Access course , see : www . qmu . ac . uk / college-qualifications
We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant qualifications and / or experience . Other degree and graduate qualifications will be considered .
Direct Entry : Not available . Relevant HN qualifications may be considered for entry to Year One .
Other requirements :
UCAS code : B160 Duration : 4 years full-time
Placement : Yes Professional registration : Yes
• A satisfactory criminal records check is required .
• An occupational health check is required and you may be requested to be immunised against Hepatitis B .
• All students are required to obtain personal indemnity insurance , usually through membership of the professional body .
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