Pre-Registration Physiotherapy (MSc)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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Cardiff University

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Pre-Registration Physiotherapy (MSc)

About

Pre-Registration Physiotherapy (MSc)

Full time

Why study this course

Physiotherapy is an exciting and ever-evolving professional career concerned with supporting individuals to live fulfilling and active lives.

We are ranked 1st in Wales and 3rd in UK

For pre-registration physiotherapy education.

Only University in Wales

To offer a two-year MSc Pre-registration Physiotherapy programme.

Professionally accredited

Our programme is validated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

Clinical exposure

Placements across Wales ensure a range of clinical experiences, as well as opportunities to work or volunteer abroad.

State of the art facilities

Our skills laboratories and practical rooms allow you to safely practice essential skills before going on placement.

On this programme, you will develop the skills to act as an autonomous practitioner providing holistic, person-centred care.

Successful completion of our physiotherapy programme will result in you being eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration, and then subsequently practice as a qualified, registered physiotherapist in the UK.

A career in physiotherapy opens opportunities to work closely with public health organisations, to explore innovative ideas around health promotion and to be at the forefront of healthcare delivery. Physiotherapy offers you the chance to be in stimulating, sociable and supportive environments where you will work closely with other professions as part of multi-disciplinary teams, patients, and their families.

At Cardiff University, we strive to ensure that our graduates are ready for the next step in their career and the many opportunities that await them. Our programme aims to develop your knowledge, skills (intellectual, discipline specific and transferrable), professional behaviours and values to help you secure rewarding and satisfying employment after qualifying. That is why 99% of our physiotherapy students are in employment or further study after 15 months since graduating (DiscoverUni).

Accreditations

Where you'll study

School of Healthcare Sciences

Our courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge and experience you need to embark on a professional healthcare career.

Get in touch
+44(0) 29 2068 7538
University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XN

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This is a conversion course. Conversion courses allow you to study a subject unrelated to your undergraduate degree or current career, and support you with a change of career path. No prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required.

In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:1 honours degree in any subject area, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
A copy of your GCSE certificate(s) which show you have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher. These must include Maths and one science (from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), or equivalent qualifications (subject and grade).
A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 7.0 with 6.0 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as GCSE English language at grade B/6, please supply this in place of an IELTS.
Two references (academic or professional) to support your application. References should be signed, dated and less than twelve months old at the time you submit your application.
A personal statement (maximum 600 words) which shows evidence of:

an understanding of the nature of physiotherapy and the breadth of the profession,
a desire to study physiotherapy,
an ability to demonstrate attributes and skills relevant to the physiotherapy profession,
previous research experience.

Application Deadline

Applications normally close on 31 January each year.

Selection process

We will review your application and score your personal statement. Applicants with the highest scoring personal statements will be invited to an online interview. The interview will explore applicants' ability to critically appraise information, to communicate ideas, and demonstrate that they have insight into the values and some of the issues that are important to the physiotherapy profession. Following interview, offers will be made to the highest scoring candidates.

Additional requirements

All successful applicants will be required to have a satisfactory health screening prior to enrolment on this programme, which is conducted independently by the University’s Occupational Health Department. There will be a need to adhere to any immunisation requirements identified. Full guidance will be provided during the application and enrolment process.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.

Criminal convictions

You will be required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check if your application is successful. If you are applying from certain countries overseas, a Certificate of Good Conduct may be required.

If you have a relevant criminal conviction, this will be stated in the check and may affect your ability to enrol on the course. Applicants who are on the barred list should be aware that applying to this course is likely to be considered a criminal offence.

Career

Pre-Registration Physiotherapy (MSc)

Full time

Careers and placements

Becoming a physiotherapist means you can play a key role in enabling people to improve their health, wellbeing, and quality of life. 99% of our Physiotherapy BSc graduates were in employment and/or further study 15 months after graduating (DiscoverUni).

Once you have a physiotherapy degree you are eligible to register with theÂ Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You can also join the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) as a qualified member and enjoy theÂ chartered statusÂ which may provide an advantage in the jobs market.

Physiotherapy offers you many different and flexible employment options. Once you have qualified and gained some clinical experience you could go on to work within:

Health boards and NHS trusts,

Community health services,
Local government social service departments,
International health services,
Higher education institutions
Private practice
Charitable Organisations
Professional Sports.

Our graduates have also gone on to complete further study including a MSc in Physiotherapy or MSc in Sports and Exercise, PhDs, roles as research assistants or train as an equine, canine, or veterinary physiotherapist.

Placements

You will participate in practice-based learning in both years of the programme. Placements will allow you to explore the patient journey and develop your personal and professional skills across a range of different areas of physiotherapy. It is expected that you will complete at least 1000 hours of practice-based learning during the programme.

Placements will be located across Wales and in some circumstances in other areas of the UK.Â The first practice-based placement is a four-week block in February/March of the first year. The remaining practice-based placements are 8 weeks in duration, with one at the end of the first year (June/July/August) and the others in the second year (October/November/December and March/April).

[Please note that exact placement dates will be cohort specific and subject to slight variations on an annual basis â€“ you can expect to be fully informed at enrolment]

Your placement locations will be varied to ensure you graduate with a strong clinical profile and with experience of working with different NHS Trusts and service providers. There are options for learners to complete international experiences external to the programme or as part of the programme during one of the 4 placement blocks identified above. You can discuss the options with a â€˜mobility officerâ€™ who can advise on the logistics of organising an international learning experience.

Practice-based learning placements are aligned to modules within the programme, and you will be expected to reach the pass standard during placements. Experience gained during placements will feed into assessment tasks for the academic module on return to university.