Physiotherapy (pre-registration)
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree
- 2:1 (upper second class) Honours in any relevant subject.
- This may include (but is not limited to): biology, behavioural science, sports science, physiology, health science, or a health-related profession which ideally contains human anatomy and physiology.
Degrees must be completed, awarded and certified by 1 August in the year of entry. Failure to comply with this may result in the withdrawal of any offer issued by St George’s.
Experience of the research process and/or completion of an undergraduate dissertation are essential.
Applicants who obtain lower than 2:1 honours undergraduate degree, or have completed their undergraduate degree outside of a five year period including the year of application, will be considered if their application is supported by another: biology, behavioural science, sports science, physiology, health science, or a health-related profession masters/PhD degree. These applicants are required to obtain a minimum of merit at master level.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This course has been specifically designed for graduates of health and life sciences disciplines with a desire to pursue a career in Physiotherapy.
On this course you will learn via a variety of methods in order to become a practitioner who is proactive, flexible and able to meet the changing needs of health and social care. Graduates of this MSc programme are critical thinkers and independent learners with problem-solving skills. Teaching and learning methods include classroom-based learning, simulated practical exercises, self-directed learning and practice placements, which are undertaken in a variety of healthcare environments including acute NHS hospital trusts, community-based services, mental health trusts and private hospitals.
Course highlights:
- Shared campus with one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK. Opportunity to learn anatomy by prosection and dissection of cadavers.
- The course includes 30 weeks of practice placement.
- Inter-professional education: Shared learning alongside other MSc postgraduate courses and both pre and post registration students.
- Access to the Graduate School.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- pgenquiries@sgul.ac.uk
- Phone
- 020 3897 2032