Program Overview
The Advanced Physiotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 15 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 Advanced Physiotherapy 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: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 420 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Physiotherapy 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
- Dissertation or Advanced Physiotherapy project (Research Methods is a pre-study requirement ie. You must study Research Methods before taking this unit)
- Principles of Clinical Management for Patients with Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction: Foundation
- Assessment and Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction in the Upper Quadrant
- Assessment and Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction in the Lower Quadrant
- Clinical Placements: Lower Quadrant and Upper Quadrant
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A physiotherapy UK honours degree (or international equivalent) or graduate diploma in physiotherapy \xc2\x96 with evidence of approved and relevant post-qualification education is usual.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. Normally the minimum level of proficiency for acceptance on to this programme is an IELTS average score of 6.5 or TOEFL minimum score of 575 (233 on the computer based test, 90 on ICT testing).
Manual Therapy Units
Applicants for the Manual Therapy units are required to have:
- a minimum of 2 years clinical experience, of which 6 months should have been with neuro-musculoskeletal out-patients;
- access to neuro-musculoskeletal patients whilst attending the course.
- HCPC registration
- CSP membership
- IELTS of 7 (with no element below 6.5)
- Manual Therapy students undertake mandatory Clinical Placement units. They must obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health screening through the University procedure on admission to the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 420 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 725 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 420 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Manchester Metropolitan University 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 Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university in Manchester, England. The university's predecessor, Manchester Polytechnic, gained university status in 1992. The university has 44,000...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 15 months