Program Overview
The Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) at University of Essex is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 17,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) 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
- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
- Interprofessional Collaboration and Development
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Neurological Physiotherapy
- Patient Pathways 1
- Using Evidence in Health Care Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The applicants should have:
- a relevant honours degree, minimum classification of lower second (e.g. in a life science - psychology, sociology, biological science or equivalent or sports science degree)
- IELTS score of 7.0, with no element below 6.5 (if required)
- successful performance at interview
- Evidence of recent academic study (By this we mean a course or module with an assessable component )
You must also have: two satisfactory references (including an academic reference and a work based one), a satisfactory Work Health Assessment/Occupational health Check and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS formerly known as CRB) both of these are organised by the University.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex 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 Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
