MSci Physiotherapy
About this course
Master in Science in Physiotherapy, a physiotherapy degree centred on clinical practice and rehabilitation. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The curriculum integrates academic study with practical placements across multiple years. The first year covers the foundations through Clinical Physiotherapy Skills, Functional Anatomy, Human Physiology and Exercise, and Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology. The second year progresses to Long term conditions and rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and Physiotherapy practice-based education placement I alongside Research Methods and Data Analysis. The third year incorporates advanced clinical placements including Physiotherapy practice-based education placement II and Physiotherapy practice-based education placement III, supplemented by options such as Athletic training and conditioning, Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, and Exercise as Medicine.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB to include grade A in Biology/Human Biology/PE. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level, with 32 points overall, including 6 in Biology / Human Biology / PE. BTEC: BTEC qualifications are considered, you should contact us before submitting an application.
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What students say
Based on about 64 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 33%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 17%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Clinical Physiotherapy Skills
- Functional Anatomy
- Human Physiology and Exercise
- Scientific and Professional Communication
- Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology
- Bridging the Gap: Developing Skills for Practice
- Long term conditions and rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Patient-centred physiotherapy practice
- Physiotherapy practice-based education placement I
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Physiotherapy practice-based education placement III
- Reasoning and reflection
- Physiotherapy practice-based education placement II
- Literature Review
- Research Design and Service Evaluation
- Athletic training and conditioning
- Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation
- Exercise as Medicine
- Global Challenges in Sport and Physical Education
- Strategic and Innovation Management
- Metabolic Perspectives in Exercise and Nutrition
- Moral Behaviour and Doping in Sport & Exercise
- Performing in Extreme Environments
- Promoting Physical Activity for Health and Well-being
- Sport and Mental Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Physiotherapy at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £46,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of MSci Physiotherapy at University of Birmingham do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Physiotherapy at University of Birmingham?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Physiotherapy at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is MSci Physiotherapy at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.
Does MSci Physiotherapy at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Physiotherapy at University of Birmingham?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.