Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc

Health facilities at Teesside University Check out Teesside University’s facilities for the School of Health and Life Sciences. You build on your prior learning to develop a critical understanding of contemporary physiotherapy practice. You gain the skills to be a safe, reflective, autonomous, professional practitioner able to manage clients across their lifespan in a variety of settings. Core skills underpinning physiotherapy include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and functional movement analysis. Appropriate intervention is underpinned by sound clinical reasoning and problem solving within the context of an evidence-based approach to clinical practice. We take a problem-based approach to learning, which includes opportunities to share aspects of learning with students from other allied health professions to promote teamwork and an appreciation of how other disciplines contribute to healthcare. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Successful completion of the course provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Study this course and you may be eligible for a £5,000 maintenance grant each year from the NHS Business Service Authority. Find out more. Supporting information for applicants Student Reference Policy

We are unable to reconsider unsuccessful applicants in the same application cycle, however you can reapply in the future you will be required to meet the criteria as if you were a first time applicant. You should normally have an honours degree (at least 2.1) in an appropriate discipline Admission to the course is dependent upon: academic entry requirements being met satisfactory application form successful interview satisfactory references completed work-based risk assessment process receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. You are assessed at interview on your ability to demonstrate: awareness of the qualities and skills of a physiotherapist clear articulation of values in line with the NHS Constitution (Department of Health 2013) awareness of academic skills including prior experience communication skills in individual and group settings appreciation of healthcare issues from a patient perspective, incorporating NHS values During the course and on completion you must declare any convictions, cautions or allegations to the University and relevant professional body prior to application for registration. If you are successful in shortlisting and interview you receive a conditional offer subject to the following: evidence of achievement of the required academic qualifications a successful work based risk assessment which reflects the Higher Education Occupational Physicians/Practitioners (HEOPS) recommendations - please read these here. For more information on all of the HEOPS standards click here an enhanced criminal history (DBS) check may be required for certain modules or placements which involve working with children and/or adults at risk. Where an enhanced DBS check is required, applicants will cover the cost of these checks which can only be processed through the University. satisfactory references.