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Advancing Physiotherapy Practice

University of Birmingham
Tuition GBP 17,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 13 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 13 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 17,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Advancing Physiotherapy Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
  2. Advancing Practice through Personal and Professional Development
  3. Research Dissertation
  4. Continuing Professional Development and Mentored Practice
  5. Psychology of Physical Activity Promotion
  6. Neuromuscular Adaptations to Training
  7. Nutrition and Metabolism
  8. Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology
  9. Continuing Professional Development and Mentored Practice
  10. Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1: Lower Quadrant
  11. Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2: Upper Quadrant
  12. Work Based Continuous Professional Development
  13. Evidence Based Cardio-Respiratory Practice
  14. Evidence Based Neurological Rehabilitation
  15. Evidence Based Musculoskeletal Practice
  16. From Neurons to Society
  17. Mixed Methods Research Designs
  18. 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
Additional criteria for clinical placement component in the UK (please note that if these criteria are not met within four months of starting the course, you may be required to transfer to a non-clinical programme or to undertake your placement overseas):
  • 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

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-09-25
  • Language English
  • Duration 13 months