MSc Physiotherapy
This course is an accelerated two-year course designed for graduates seeking a rewarding new career in physiotherapy.
Postgraduate study in physiotherapy
A major provider in postgraduate education in physiotherapy
Our Division of Dietetics, Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiography (DNBSPPR) has extensive knowledge and skills in allied health professional education as well as in public health, community and voluntary sectors.
Our proximity to Edinburgh city centre positions us close to many of the leading players in both national and local government, as well as many large hospitals, companies, research laboratories and government offices. The links to our hospital, private practice, and third-sector partners across Scotland are essential to ensuring that our students have access to the high-quality placement experiences that are at the core of their training with us. Many of our courses reflect the fact that QMU is a major player in postgraduate education, and staff have very close links with the professions across Scotland, for example, opportunities to work in Scotland’s cancer centres, or to work with students from another Scottish university or one elsewhere in the UK.
Physiotherapy highlights
MSc Advancing Practice in Physiotherapy
Are you a qualified working physiotherapist who wants to advance your practice? This fully online aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become dynamic leaders of innovative, person-centred change that advances physiotherapy practice
Msc Advancing Practice in Musculoskeletal Medicine
The part-time online course is designed for learners who have completed the 60-credit Foundation Module offered by the Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM). It builds on the SOMM Foundation Module to develop the knowledge and skills essential to advanced professional practice in musculoskeletal medicine.
Upskill with our postgraduate post-registration master’s course in physiotherapy
Post-registration study is for those who are already qualified practitioners and who want to extend and develop their knowledge and skills in more depth. Studying at this level not only contributes to continuing professional development (CPD) but also enhances personal development. Within our Advancing Professional Practice Course Framework we offer an MSc Advancing Practice in Physiotherapy. Other routes or single modules within the framework may also appeal to physiotherapists looking to expand their knowledge and skills.
We also offer an MSc Advancing Practice in Musculoskeletal Medicine.
Convert to a career in physiotherapy: our postgraduate pre-registration master’s course
Our MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) is a full-time two-year course for graduates who wish to continue their education to master’s level to become qualified practitioners in physiotherapy. Completing our pre-registration courses means that students are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) that allows them to work in the United Kingdom. These courses include placements in the health fields.
Student-centred teaching
Students are central to our teaching philosophy, and we aim to enhance every aspect of their learning and academic experience. We recognise that postgraduate students bring valuable knowledge, skills and experience from previous study and professional practice, enriching both their own learning and that of their peers. With staff guidance and the use of learning contracts, students are expected to take responsibility for their learning, fostering critical, creative and innovative thinking.
Our diverse student community, drawn from across the globe, encourages rich discussion of health-related issues and perspectives. Courses are reviewed regularly to ensure they reflect developments in professional practice, healthcare policy and the evolving needs of the sector.
All students undertake an independent research project under staff supervision as the culmination of their studies. Pre-registration students often choose practice-based topics aligned with staff research interests, while post-registration students typically focus on issues relevant to their own clinical settings. Many students have gone on to present their dissertation findings at national and international conferences, demonstrating the quality and impact of their research.
Expert staff
The majority of QMU staff are registered with the HCPC while other colleagues are registered with professional and scientific bodies, and all the staff in the Division have extensive experience and expertise in their discipline and in health. Additionally, many staff members are active in research. A number of staff are active in professional and policy matters at both a local and national level and some staff are also practising clinicians.
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