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MSci Physiotherapy

University of Birmingham

Institution
University of Birmingham
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Physiotherapy MSci
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
B160
Typical offer
A-level AAB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A Level: AAB to include grade A in Biology/Human Biology/PE. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level, with 32 points overall, including 6 in Biology / Human Biology / PE. BTEC: BTEC qualifications are considered, you should contact us before submitting an application.

About this course

Master in Science in Physiotherapy, a physiotherapy degree centred on clinical practice and rehabilitation. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The curriculum integrates academic study with practical placements across multiple years. The first year covers the foundations through Clinical Physiotherapy Skills, Functional Anatomy, Human Physiology and Exercise, and Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology. The second year progresses to Long term conditions and rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and Physiotherapy practice-based education placement I alongside Research Methods and Data Analysis. The third year incorporates advanced clinical placements including Physiotherapy practice-based education placement II and Physiotherapy practice-based education placement III, supplemented by options such as Athletic training and conditioning, Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, and Exercise as Medicine.

Modules

  • Clinical Physiotherapy Skills
  • Functional Anatomy
  • Human Physiology and Exercise
  • Scientific and Professional Communication
  • Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology
  • Bridging the Gap: Developing Skills for Practice
  • Long term conditions and rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
  • Patient-centred physiotherapy practice
  • Physiotherapy practice-based education placement I
  • Research Methods and Data Analysis
  • Physiotherapy practice-based education placement III
  • Reasoning and reflection
  • Physiotherapy practice-based education placement II
  • Literature Review
  • Research Design and Service Evaluation
  • Athletic training and conditioning
  • Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation
  • Exercise as Medicine
  • Global Challenges in Sport and Physical Education
  • Strategic and Innovation Management
  • Metabolic Perspectives in Exercise and Nutrition
  • Moral Behaviour and Doping in Sport & Exercise
  • Performing in Extreme Environments
  • Promoting Physical Activity for Health and Well-being
  • Sport and Mental Health