13 monthsProgramme duration
31,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
28 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Join the next generation of musculoskeletal physiotherapy experts and enhance your clinical reasoning. This course is ideal for those looking to elevate their clinical expertise, refine hands-on skills, and strengthen research capabilities and practice-based evaluation for a successful career in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Study at a world-leading research university with a team of multidisciplinary experts. You’ll engage in assessing and managing conditions, while critically evaluating evidence and your own experiences to enhance your expertise in this specialised field. Apply clinical reasoning skills to effectively handle complex clinical cases as you learn from experts in the field.
Study at a world-leading research university with a team of multidisciplinary experts. You’ll engage in assessing and managing conditions, while critically evaluating evidence and your own experiences to enhance your expertise in this specialised field. Apply clinical reasoning skills to effectively handle complex clinical cases as you learn from experts in the field.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Join the next generation of musculoskeletal physiotherapy experts and enhance your clinical reasoning. This course is ideal for those looking to elevate their clinical expertise, refine hands-on skills, and strengthen research capabilities and practice-based evaluation for a successful career in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Study at a world-leading research university with a team of multidisciplinary experts. You’ll engage in assessing and managing conditions, while critically evaluating evidence and your own experiences to enhance your expertise in this specialised field. Apply clinical reasoning skills to effectively handle complex clinical cases as you learn from experts in the field.
Study at a world-leading research university with a team of multidisciplinary experts. You’ll engage in assessing and managing conditions, while critically evaluating evidence and your own experiences to enhance your expertise in this specialised field. Apply clinical reasoning skills to effectively handle complex clinical cases as you learn from experts in the field.
Admission Requirements
185+
7+
76+
5+
3.3+
2:1 Honours degree in an undergraduate (pre-registration) physiotherapy qualification
Documented evidence (through personal statement and employment history) of approximately 750 hours of post-registration manipulative/musculoskeletal physiotherapy skills and experience.
Registration as a practising physiotherapist in the country where they are currently/have been practising.
You will also need to submit the following documentation in support of your application:
Documented evidence (through personal statement and employment history) of approximately 750 hours of post-registration manipulative/musculoskeletal physiotherapy skills and experience.
Registration as a practising physiotherapist in the country where they are currently/have been practising.
You will also need to submit the following documentation in support of your application:
- Two academic/employer references in support of your application and professional and practical capabilities
- Transcripts of your degrees so far (certified and translated into English if appropriate)
- Your personal statement to detail evidence of a minimum of 750 hours experience post qualification of using manipulative/musculoskeletal physiotherapy within a musculoskeletal context
- Supporting evidence of appropriate continuing professional development during this experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy will also be required
28 Aug 2026
13 Months
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
11,250 GBP
International
31,500 GBP
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