MSci Physiotherapy
About this course
MSci in Physiotherapy. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes over 1,000 hours of practice-based education across acute, community, primary care, social care and sport settings. Students undertake five practice placements starting from Year 2 and complete a final-year dissertation and research proposal.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including grade B in one of the following: Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Psychology or Physical Education IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points including a minimum of 5 in Higher Level Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Psychology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 75%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 40%
- South East: 24%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- A degree: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy 1: Lower Quadrant
- Principles of Rehabilitation
- Systems of Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Anatomy 2: Upper Quadrant
- Person Centred Healthcare and Leadership 1
- Musculoskeletal: Lower Quadrant I
- Respiratory
- Musculoskeletal II Upper Quadrant
- Practice Placement 1
- Practice Placement 2
- Mandatory Clinical Training
- Person Centred Healthcare and Leadership 2
- Neurorehabilitation
- Cardiovascular Health
- Research Methods
- Critical Care
- Practice Placement 3
- Practice Placement 4
- Health Across the Lifespan
- Transition to Professional Practice
- Research Proposal
- Practice Placement 5
- Leadership, Education and Enterprise in Contemporary Practice
- Professional Practice in Complex Case Management: People, Systems and practice
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Physiotherapy at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £42,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Physiotherapy.
What do graduates of MSci Physiotherapy at Brunel University of London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Physiotherapy at Brunel University of London?
100% 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 Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is MSci Physiotherapy at Brunel University of London accredited?
Yes. 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.
How many students continue on MSci Physiotherapy at Brunel University of London?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.