MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

The MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) at Manchester Metropolitan University places a strong emphasis on practical learning, allowing students to develop clinical skills alongside their academic studies. Students gain extensive experience through clinical placements and use dedicated physiotherapy facilities, practical rooms, movement laboratories and simulation technology, helping them build confidence before starting their professional careers.

Students gain hands-on experience through a range of opportunities:

• Clinical placements: Students complete around 1,000 hours of clinical placement experience during the programme, with placements generally taking place in NHS and private practice settings.
• Varied placement experience: The programme includes four six-week placements and one five-week placement, giving students experience with different clinical settings, patient groups and areas of physiotherapy.
• Dedicated physiotherapy facilities: Students have access to eight practical rooms, a movement laboratory and simulation facilities where they can practise and develop their clinical skills.
• Practical clinical training: Modules such as Foundations in Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Physiotherapy Management MSK, Physiotherapy Management CR and Physiotherapy Management Neurology provide practical learning across musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological physiotherapy.
• Simulation technology: Students can practise clinical situations in a controlled environment using simulation facilities before applying their skills during clinical placements.
• Manchester Movement Unit: The university's Manchester Movement Unit is a specialist physiotherapy clinic located in the Brooks Building and is staffed by experienced physiotherapy professionals, including Manchester Met senior lecturers.
• Movement laboratory: The movement laboratory provides a specialist environment for learning and investigating human movement, supporting physiotherapy and rehabilitation teaching.
• Specialist clinical equipment: Students can access physiotherapy laboratories, clinical skills areas, specialist equipment and an Anatomage Table practice area to support practical learning.
• Collaborative learning: Students participate in group activities, collaborative projects, practical assessments and presentations, helping them develop teamwork and professional communication skills.
• Technical and digital resources: The Brooks Resource Centre provides technical support and access to equipment and specialist spaces used for teaching, research and student projects.
• Library resources: Students have access to 24-hour study spaces, computers, laptop loans, books, journals and extensive digital resources, supporting their academic work and research.
• Research environment: Students can benefit from Manchester Met's wider health, movement and rehabilitation research environment, working within a university setting that supports both research and practical learning.

Facilities information: Manchester Metropolitan University's facilities include the Brooks Building, dedicated physiotherapy facilities, movement laboratory, simulation spaces, Manchester Movement Unit, library and specialist health-learning resources.

The MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) at Manchester Metropolitan University prepares graduates for professional physiotherapy practice, combining academic study with around 1,000 hours of clinical placement experience in NHS and private practice settings. The programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), giving graduates a strong foundation for starting their careers as physiotherapists.

Typical career directions include Physiotherapist, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Neurological Physiotherapist and Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist.

Students can build their professional future through:

• Careers support: Manchester Met provides careers guidance and employment support, including help with job applications, interviews and finding suitable opportunities.
• Graduate opportunities: Graduates can use the university's Career Hub to find job opportunities available specifically to Manchester Met graduates.
• Lifetime careers support: Graduates continue to have access to Manchester Met's online careers resources after completing their studies, including support with career planning, applications, interviews and further study.
• Clinical experience: The programme provides around 1,000 hours of clinical placements across different areas of physiotherapy, giving students valuable experience in NHS and private practice environments.
• Graduate outcomes: 92.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time postgraduate taught graduates were employed or in further study 15 months after graduation, according to Graduate Outcomes 2022/23 HESA data. This is a university-wide postgraduate figure and is not specific to this MSc.
• Professional registration: Successful completion provides the educational preparation needed to pursue HCPC registration as a physiotherapist, subject to meeting the regulator's requirements.
• Professional accreditation: Accreditation by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy provides additional professional value and connects the programme with the UK's professional body for physiotherapy.
• Clinical partnerships: Placements in NHS and private practice settings give students the opportunity to work with patients and develop the practical and professional skills needed for employment.
• Research and professional development: The Dissertation and Contemporary Practice modules develop research, critical-thinking and evidence-based practice skills that can support future clinical, academic or research careers.
• Salary information: Manchester Metropolitan University does not publish a specific graduate salary figure for this MSc, so a programme-specific salary cannot be reliably stated.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the MSc and gaining professional experience, graduates can pursue specialist postgraduate study, further professional development or research degrees such as an MPhil or PhD. The research and dissertation experience gained during the programme can provide a strong foundation for advanced clinical, academic and research careers.