MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advancing Physiotherapy

• A BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy

or

• Graduate Diploma in physiotherapy under university APEL regulations.

Prospective students would normally be expected to achieve a 2.1 Honours degree, but consideration would be given to students with a 2.2 Honours degree with appropriate experience and satisfactory references. Students who do not have a physiotherapy qualification can also take the programme and attain the MSc qualification but a differently titled MSc.

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

International students

We welcome applications from international students and the University offers a wide ranging support network for those who want to come to Salford to study. Relevant qualifications will be considered.

English Language Requirements

Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English – IELTS – a minimum overall score of 6.5 with 6 in any component.

Students will be permitted to register for stand alone modules as CPD. In this case students may gain entry with an appropriate healthcare BSc (Hons) degree or a Graduate Diploma in physiotherapy under university APEL regulations.

Suitable For

This course is aimed at qualified physiotherapists who wish to take their skills to the next level. The modules within the course may also be relevant for a range of health-related professionals including occupational therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, sports therapists and strength and conditioning coaches.

Applicant profile

Students have come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Some students are new graduates and others have clinical experience. There are clinicians from physiotherapy, podiatry and acupuncture registered on either stand alone modules or on the full MSc course.