Cardiff University

Master in Physiotherapy

Cardiff, United Kingdom 3 years Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About Master in Physiotherapy

!Study a postgraduate degree at Cardiff University, School of Healthcare Sciences and be part of something life-changing. Content unavailable How to watch this video Video disabled icon ### **Content unavailable** This content is not available because your cookie preferences do not allow it. In order to view this content, you will need to allow cookies that: - help with our advertising and marketing - enable useful features Enable cookies Or view the content on Youtube ! Close As a qualified physiotherapist, this MSc will enable you to develop valuable skills that will help you advance in your profession whether you are looking for promotion within clinical practice or a move into academia or research. Join us and study at a School that is ranked in the top 3 in the UK for Physiotherapy (BSc) by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. Our postgraduate programme is designed for qualified physiotherapists, across the UK and internationally. It gives you the chance to take your learning to the next level, enhancing your skills and knowledge in order to challenge and critically evaluate your own professional practice and inform physiotherapy healthcare in your country.  The programme will help inform the way you practice, supporting the knowledge and skills required for change management, and service improvement to improve patient care. We strive to make sure you are ready for the next step in your career. You will learn in a supportive environment with an opportunity to tailor your optional module choices in a way that best fits your needs. Our modules cover a range of speciality areas including, musculoskeletal, neuro-rehabilitation and cardiovascular respiratory. We also cover research methods to support your learning at Masters level. The programme aims to develop your critical thinking to support you to become an expert in your practice and enhance your employability in your future career. Your learning will be supported by experienced researchers and academics who are experts in their field. You will be designated a personal tutor who will support you throughout your studies. You may also be involved in group personal tutoring which will help you develop mentoring skills with your peers. In addition, you will be learning alongside a globally diverse group who are studying at various points in their career, sharing knowledge and gaining understanding of physiotherapy practice across the world. Your learning environments include our bespoke physiotherapy laboratory and simulation suites. Our School benefits from a range of equipment, such as an anti-gravity treadmill and a motion capture centre, along with other equipment used to analyse human movement. ### Distinctive features Here are some of the key features of why we think our programme will make you the best physiotherapist you can be: - The opportunity to learn in a School ranked in the top three in the UK for physiotherapy (BSc) by the Complete University Guide 2019. - The opportunity to learn in a School ranked 4th in the UK overall and 1st for our research environment in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework assessment (under Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy). - The opportunity to work with internationally renowned researchers such as Professor Shea Palmer, Professor Nicola Phillips (OBE), and Dr Val Sparkes: as well as clinicians who are Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners in their speciality. - Be part of a School that has engagement with external partners embedded in our work, playing a vital role in enhancing the quality of our core activities of research, education and scholarship - Benefit from a range of physiotherapy equipment to enhance your learning, including a specifically designed research lab and simulation suite. - Benefit from learning alongside a globally diverse group who are studying at various points in their career. - We offer a free bespoke in-sessional English language course to supp

About Cardiff University

Cardiff University, established in 1883 and located in the capital of Wales, is a research-led institution with a global reputation for high-quality, innovative scholarship. Home to more than 33,000 students, including over 9,000 international students from more than 100 countries, the university offers a vibrant, multicultural campus within a dynamic city. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, ensuring students learn from academic leaders who are active in advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties, with roughly 266 programs available that span the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health disciplines. Cardiff emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering strong academic support, opportunities for study abroad, and industry partnerships that help students gain practical experience. Many undergraduates benefit from international exchanges and placements that enhance employability and global perspective.

Cardiff’s civic mission prioritizes community engagement, sustainability, and public good, with initiatives that contribute to regional health, wealth, and wellbeing. The campus environment supports extracurricular involvement, research internships, and student societies that enrich campus life. For international applicants seeking a research-intensive university in a welcoming capital city, Cardiff combines academic rigor, global connections, and extensive support services to help students thrive.

English Test Requirement

IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6

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