University of Plymouth

MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Physiotherapy

University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Are you a qualified physiotherapist looking to enhance your current skills and knowledge whilst developing a strong critical thinking ethos? This programme offers you the opportunity to review your current practice and evaluate new approaches, ensuring that you are equipped to meet the challenges of working in an ever changing physiotherapy profession with confidence.

Key highlights

  • Designed for qualified physiotherapists seeking to enhance existing skills
  • Review your current practice and evaluate new approaches
  • Develops a strong critical thinking ethos for clinical practice
  • Prepares you for challenges in a changing physiotherapy profession

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000 off tuition fees in year one

    Up to £4,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
  • Senior Physiotherapist
  • Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
  • Extended Scope Practitioner
  • Physiotherapy Team Lead

Cost of study

UK/Home: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Home £11,350 £11,700 International £19,550 £20,150 Part time (Home) £1,260 per 20 credit module £1,300 per 20 credit module *This fee is based on undertaking 180 credits in a single academic year of full time study. Please note that some of the optional modules for this programme are specialist modules and therefore may have different fees. | International: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Home £11,350 £11,700 International £19,550 £20,150 Part time (Home) £1,260 per 20 credit module £1,300 per 20 credit module *This fee is based on undertaking 180 credits in a single academic year of full time study. Please note that some of the optional modules for this programme are specialist modules and therefore may have different fees.

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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