MSc Physiotherapy Pre-Registration
Course overview
The MSc Physiotherapy (Pre‑Registration) at the University of Hertfordshire is a two‑year, full‑time accelerated master’s programme designed to qualify students as practising physiotherapists. The course combines academic learning, clinical placements, and practical laboratories. Students will study a range of modules across different levels, which include Professionalism and Preparation for Physiotherapy, Complex Patients and Health Care Policy, Understanding Rehabilitation, Research to Support Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
Learning involves scenario‑based teaching, small-group tutorials, online and face-to-face sessions, and more than 1,000 hours of clinical placement. Course assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical examinations, and clinical assessments.
Successful graduates become eligible for full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a physiotherapist. The course is taught using a modern curriculum emphasising leadership, innovation, research, and professional development. The University of Hertfordshire is ranked 4th in the UK for physiotherapy by the Guardian University Guide, 2025.
Entry requirements
Applicants need to provide academic transcripts, certificates, references, and a personal statement explaining why they wish to study the course. Those who meet the initial criteria will be invited to interview.
Grade Requirements
- Applicants will be considered for MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) at the University of Hertfordshire if they meet one of the following requirements:
- Have at least a 2:1 (upper second-class) undergraduate degree, ideally in a science or health-related subject.
- Alternatively, students would have studied successfully at level 6 or above five years before commencement on the physiotherapy programme.
English Language requirements
- International applicants for the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) at the University of Hertfordshire must show English language proficiency by meeting one of the following requirements:
- IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 in each band.
- PTE score of 59 with no band less than 59.
- TOEFL score of 79 with band scores of reading 18, writing 17, listening 17, speaking 20.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) from the University of Hertfordshire can progress into roles such as:
- Neurological Rehabilitation Physiotherapist
- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist
- Paediatric Physiotherapist
- Community Physiotherapist
- Intensive Care Physiotherapist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) in the University of Hertfordshire for international students is £20,950, although this fee may be revised in subsequent years.
Admission
You can apply directly through the university's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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