Physiotherapy

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade I (2.1) in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8 or equivalent) or a Master’s degree (NFQ, Level 9) in a health science discipline or a cognate area (e.g. athletic therapy, sports science and health, exercise science, kinesiology)

Pre-requisites modules for entry to the programme are:

- Human Anatomy

- Human Physiology

- Biomechanics

- Exercise Science

Applicants are required to provide evidence via submitted transcripts of completion of prior learning in these areas.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Physiotherapy programme at DCU aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, competencies and professional attributes required to practice physiotherapy (physical therapy) in the private or public health and social care sector.

The MSc in Physiotherapy (pre-registration) builds on the strong tradition of excellence in health, sport and exercise science in the DCU School of Health and Human Performance.

The MSc in Physiotherapy at DCU is a 2-year full time intensive programme, and includes 1000 hours of clinical practice with healthcare partners in hospital, primary care and community settings.

Student-centred and practise focused teaching and learning approaches are a feature of this programme, affording students the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and professional attitudes for contemporary physiotherapy practice, to work with diverse populations and interprofessional teams in dynamic healthcare environments.

The programme is rooted to the principles of sustainable development, with an emphasis on health equity, inclusive health and sustainable physiotherapy practice.

The MSc in Physiotherapy is situated in the School of Health and Human Performance, part of the DCU Faculty of Science and Health. The School is situated in the state-of-the-art Polaris Building on DCU’s Glasnevin Campus, in close proximity to the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health and to DCU Sport.

Graduates of the MSc Physiotherapy programme will be autonomous, evidence-based practitioners who will deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care across diverse settings, demonstrate leadership and collaboration, and engage in lifelong learning to advance physiotherapy practice and adapt to evolving healthcare needs. This programme has made an application for approval by CORU. There is no guarantee that the programme will be approved.