Master of Physiotherapy/BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard - AABBB, Minimum - ABBBB A Level: AAB 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/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths/Application of Maths at Higher/A Level or equivalent. Higher English is also required for those taking Highers. English is required at Higher Level for those taking the ILC. English and Mathematics required at Nat 5/GCSE level at grade C/4 or above. We can also accept National 5 Application of Mathematics or Lifeskills at the same grade. Am I a Widening Access student?: We apply the minimum entry criteria to applicants who meet one or more contextual factor. To see if this would apply to you, please refer to the access and application page. Mature/Access: We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant qualifications and/or experience. Other degree and graduate qualifications will be considered. Visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page for more information. Direct Entry: Direct entry may be facilitated to Year Two of the course for applicants with HND Physical Activity and Health (Next Gen). Direct Entry will only be considered where there are available places and spaces are not guaranteed. Other requirements A satisfactory criminal records check from the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, an occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance (normally through membership of the professional body) are required. An occupational health check is required, and you may be requested to be immunised against Hepatitis B. You will be required to obtain personal indemnity insurance, usually through membership of the professional body. Other information The course is highly competitive and applications received after the UCAS equal consideration deadline are unlikely to be considered.
About this course
Master of Physiotherapy/BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is a four-year integrated undergraduate programme. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Placements are included each year, with six-week placements in clinical, research, education and leadership settings. The programme offers an M-route (master's) and a B-route (bachelor's) option, with the opportunity to switch between them.
Modules
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Academic Skills
- Principles of Rehabilitation
- Thriving in Professional Practice
- Foundations of Physiotherapy 1
- Foundations of Physiotherapy 2
- Introduction to Practice-based Learning
- Kinesiology in Rehabilitation
- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: Introducing the Basic Concepts of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Health Coaching for Professional Practice
- Neurological Physiotherapy Introducing the Basic Concepts of Neurological Physiotherapy
- Research Methods
- Practice-based Learning 1
- Complexity in Physiotherapy 1
- Theoretical and Clinical Approaches to Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Applied Research Methods
- Complexity in Physiotherapy 2
- Exploring change in Global Physiotherapy Practice
- Investigation of Practice
- Practice-based Learning 2
- Public Health Practice for Physiotherapists
- Professional Skills Development
- Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Professional Practice
- Dissertation
- Practice-based Learning 3