Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc

King’s College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Full time September MSc Full-time: Two years

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The MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) at King's College London is an exciting programme for graduates with a passion for becoming physiotherapists. This research-enhanced course offers a minimum of 1000 hours of professional practice experience, giving you hands-on training in the field. With a strong emphasis on effective communication, evidence-based practice, and leadership in healthcare, you'll gain the skills needed to provide high-quality care and promote well-being. Upon completion, you'll be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. With world-class research facilities and partnerships with leading healthcare institutions, this programme offers an exceptional learning experience. Entry requirements include a minimum 2:1 first degree in relevant disciplines and evidence of training in statistics and research methods.

About the course

The MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) provides a contemporary research-enhanced curriculum with a minimum of 1000 hours of professional practice experience and an accelerated route into the profession. It is an ideal study pathway for graduates with a related first degree wishing to become physiotherapists.

The programme will prepare you for working independently and with teams to provide high-quality, person centered care that aims to optimise health, function and well-being for individuals and to promote living well and self-management for populations and people living with long term conditions.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:1 first degree in biomedical sciences or relevant disciplines such as Psychology and Sports Science. Applicants with degrees in other disciplines will be assessed on their merits.

In addition, applicants should have evidence of training in statistics, research methods and/or a dissertation at BSc level. They should also have the skills to critically evaluate material and study independently.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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01 January 2024

Where will I study?

King’s College London

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. King's is home to over 18,000 postgraduate students and attracts some of the best academic minds in the world. We are recognised for the global influence of our research and innovation and are amongst the world’s best universities for research excellence and power (REF 2021), creating the perfect environment for you to share and develop your passion. Our PhD completion rates at King’s are among the highest in the country and, with our Centre for Doctoral Studies, you can be sure to receive the best support to ensure success. Our students benefit from connections with employers, universities and organisations throughout London and across the globe.

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Peter Thain

"I chose to study the Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc at King's due to its world leading status and have found the knowledge and enthuasism in teaching to be unrivalled."