MPhysio Physiotherapy
About this course
MPhysio in MPhysio Physiotherapy, a physiotherapy degree centred on advanced rehabilitation, clinical practice, and patient management. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. This four-year pre-registration integrated masters course is approved by the Health & Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. The first year covers human anatomy, physiology, and the foundational principles of practice through compulsory modules such as Anatomy, physiology and pathology, Foundation in physiotherapy practice, and Principles of activity and exercise. The second year focuses on community care and broader health factors, featuring modules like Health behaviour and psychology, Community physiotherapy, and Clinical placement one. The third year advances clinical competence and research training through Acute care, Research methodology, and Clinical placement 2. The final year culminates in autonomous clinical practice and independent study, incorporating modules such as Masters research project, Complex patient management and pathways, and Clinical placement three.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 112-128. Three A-levels at grades BBC-ABB or above including Science; Biology, Human Biology are preferred but other subjects will be considered Or BTEC triple grades DMM-DDM Access to HE Diplomas in a Science subject are accepted. Social Science/Psychology are not accepted as science subjects T Level - M - D A strong GCSE profile is expected. This is normally at least 5 GCSEs grade B/5 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. International Baccalaureate to include two Higher level IB certificates at grade 4 or above, with grade 5 in a science subject
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 69%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 65%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Personal and professional development
- Physiotherapy assessment and intervention
- Anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Foundation in physiotherapy practice
- Anatomy and biomechanics
- Principles of activity and exercise
- Integrated physiotherapy studies
- Health behaviour and psychology
- Community physiotherapy
- Health and wellbeing
- Extended rehabilitation
- Clinical placement one
- Clinical placement 2
- Leadership & interprofessional learning
- Acute care
- Research methodology
- Physiotherapy for long-term conditions
- Masters research project
- Complex patient management and pathways
- Clinical placement three
- Enhancing services and practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhysio Physiotherapy at Plymouth Marjon University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £29,000. The £28,500 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of MPhysio Physiotherapy at Plymouth Marjon University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhysio Physiotherapy at Plymouth Marjon University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MPhysio Physiotherapy at Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is MPhysio Physiotherapy at Plymouth Marjon University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.
How many students continue on MPhysio Physiotherapy at Plymouth Marjon University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.