Program Overview
The Advancing Physiotherapy Practice at University of Birmingham is a MSc programme in Humanities over 13 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advancing Physiotherapy Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 13 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advancing Physiotherapy Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
- Advancing Practice through Personal and Professional Development
- Research Dissertation
- Continuing Professional Development and Mentored Practice
- Psychology of Physical Activity Promotion
- Neuromuscular Adaptations to Training
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology
- Continuing Professional Development and Mentored Practice
- Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1: Lower Quadrant
- Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2: Upper Quadrant
- Work Based Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence Based Cardio-Respiratory Practice
- Evidence Based Neurological Rehabilitation
- Evidence Based Musculoskeletal Practice
- From Neurons to Society
- Mixed Methods Research Designs
- Prescribing: Safe Effective Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the programme is on the basis that you will normally have:
- Current registration with the relevant professional/regulatory bodies appropriate to the location of the clinical placement component of the programme (to include professional indemnity)
- A BSc/BA Honours degree or equivalent.\xc2\xa0
- Evidence of satisfactory current\xc2\xa0Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Evidence of satisfactory health declaration and immunisation record
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 13 months