Program Overview
The Physiotherapy - Professional Qualification at University of Limerick 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 - Professional Qualification programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland 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
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physiotherapy - Professional Qualification 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
- Foundations of Physiotherapy
- Enquiry in Healthcare 1
- Preparation for Practice Education
- Physiotherapy in Respiratory Care
- Neurological Physiotherapy
- Exercise and Participation in the Community
- Enquiry in Healthcare 2
- Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy
- Neuromusculoskeletal cases
- Practice Education
- Chronic Inflammatory States
- Multisystem Physiotherapy Cases
- Innovation in management for Health & Social Care
- Engaging through Complexity
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have attained an award of at least a 2.2 in their undergraduate degree (Level 8 National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or an existing postgraduate degree. The type of previous undergraduate degree awarded is not a limiting factor in terms of eligibility.
For candidates who meet this requirement, the GAMSAT (Graduate Australian Medical School Admission Test) will be used as the sole instrument to select students for this programme. GAMSAT exam takes place on the 14th September 2016 25th March 2017, and applicants must register for, and complete this, independently. All three components of the GAMSAT must be completed and will be used in the assessment. Registration for GAMSAT closes 5.15pm GMT on the 2nd of February 2017.
GAMSAT scores are used to rank applicants and the lowest score we offer at will change from year to year based on the number and scores of applicants.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Ireland
University of Limerick 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 May 2025
- Language English
- Duration 24 months