Gain a comprehensive understanding of the human body using a modern curriculum to support health, injuries, illnesses, and disabilities through our intensive Physiotherapy master's.
About the programme
This contemporary physiotherapy master's is designed for those with a previous degree who are interested and invested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
Our modern curriculum enables you to work at the forefront of physiotherapy, equipped with advanced clinical skills and evidence-based knowledge.
Our physiotherapy course provides:
- a contemporary learning environment covering all aspects of physiotherapy
- high levels of pastoral care
- small cohorts
- full-time course delivered over part time hours so you can work if needed
- intensive learning concentrated into two years
- very high employment levels post-graduation which differentiates us from the competition.
Our modern curriculum reflects the needs of the workforce. We help you develop:
- the team working and collaboration skills to influence change
- detailed clinical anatomical, biomechanical and physiological knowledge underpin advanced theoretical knowledge
- clinical reasoning and evidence based practice are key components.
Exceptional teaching and support
Our small team of dedicated lecturers are all highly experienced practicing specialist clinicians. You’ll learn in highly supportive environment where small groups and wellbeing are prioritised, with personalised support to help you succeed.
Watch our student, Francesca, talk about how the course shaped her and her career path.
Technology-enhanced learning
Teaching occurs in specialised teaching rooms designed to help you enhance your clinical skills with cutting edge technology. Our innovative face-to-face plus approach embeds technology enhanced learning with key theoretical content to support flexible and student focused learning. Our state of the art facilities include:
Industry connections
We have close relationships with industry partners.
"MSc Physiotherapy students from St Mary's University were very professional and exceeded expectations at all times. They were very punctual with timings and proactive in asking questions and providing background preparation relation to EBP and showing signs of appropriate clinical reasoning." - Thamara Raju - Physiotherapist
"I was amazed with MSc Physiotherapy students from St Mary's in how they engaged in MDT meetings of complex TBI clients and how they were interested in the input provided from members of the MDT other than physiotherapists. They were taught in detail the importance of multidisciplinary approach towards achieving client's goals." - Dr. Robert Shore - Clinical Neuropsychologist
Practice placements: build real-life experience
You will complete 1,000 hours of physiotherapy placement work in a wide variety of settings within the greater London area to bridge theory and practice. You will work under the guidance of skilled clinicians in healthcare and clinical settings to experience the industry’s demands and explore career options. Our students are highly regarded on placement - over 50% gain employment from their placements.
We offer an exciting array of work placements under the guidance of skilled clinicians across and close to London. Through these placements, you'll experience diversity in practice, build appreciation for NHS core values, and apply your learning to a wide range of settings.
Previous students have worked within:
- NHS and private settings
- sports teams and clubs
- schools
- research settings
- specialist settings, such as amputee rehabilitation, women's health, and robotics.
Some students choose to go abroad for their clinical placement, with previous students having gone to the Philippines, Budapest, and Jersey.
Speaking on her time on placement in the Philippines, current student Noemi Angela Nucera said, "I was inspired to undertake an overseas placement because I wanted to broaden my clinical and cultural understanding of physiotherapy.
"Choosing Iloilo was an opportunity to experience a different healthcare system, as well as to understand how culture influences care, and to develop myself professionally and personally by adapting to a new environment."
You can read more of Noemi's experience here.
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Career opportunities
There is a large demand for physiotherapists – an estimated 500 will be needed every year.
Our intensive physiotherapy master’s programme, helps you develop essential transferrable skills, such as communication, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. Our students are highly employable and compete strongly in the workplace – 97-99% are employed within 3 months of graduating every year. Around 70% find work in the NHS, 20% in sport and 10% work in private sector.
Our postgraduate Physiotherapy degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
The Careers Service has more information on graduate careers and part-time work available during your course.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) MSc include:
Course content
Modules
For more information on course content, awards and student learning experience, please read the module overview and programme specification.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
Entry requirements
2:1
Previous degree
An upper second class degree (or equivalent) in a related field is required.
Interviews
If you reach the academic standards we will invite you for an interview to complete the selection process. This is a selective course and applications are assessed through three rounds: initial academic assessment, academic team review and interview.
Enhanced DBS checks
Students will be required to complete a successful enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) including child and adult barred list check before admission to the programme. The cost of the required check is £40. Successful applicants will be informed at what stage they should obtain this check, please do not apply for one before you are asked to.
For students who are coming from overseas or have lived outside the UK in the last 5 years, a satisfactory Overseas Criminal Record Check/Local Police Certificate is also required.
Declaring any matter likely to be recorded on your DBS disclosure does not automatically rule you out from becoming a physiotherapist. However, you will have to provide information about this to enable us to make a decision about any offer made.
Please note: not declaring in advance anything that you are aware of may have an impact on the outcome on the decisions we make regarding your application.
Health check and declaration
As part of the Healthcare profession, candidates will need to provide us with a satisfactory health declaration, including evidence of appropriate immunisations, prior to being accepted on the programme.
Students will need to ensure that they have had their vaccination for Hepatitis B, BCG, Varicella, and Influenza where applicable. Details of the Statutory immunisations can be discussed at interview and will be reinforced with the offer letter.
Students will need to sign a Fitness to Practice contract on registration for the course.
First-aid
All applicants will be required to attend a First Aid Training course during their induction week. The cost of this is estimated to be £85 but can be confirmed closer to the date.
Mature students
We strongly value the range of experience that mature students can bring to the course. Please apply so we can assess all of your qualifications together.
Students with disabilities
We take a positive view of what candidates with disabilities can achieve as future healthcare professionals. Our obligation is to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all students with disabilities can successfully complete their studies.
All applicants will be assessed up to and including the interview on the basis of the criteria outlined here regardless of any disability. If you declare a disability we will work together with the disability team, clinical colleagues and specialist services (RNIB, for example) to explore how best we can support your studies.
Fees & funding
September 2026
Home
£9,790
International
£19,980
Funding Information
*Please note: The above Home fees for September 2026 are confirmed by the UK Government subject to Parliamentary procedure in early 2026. The tuition fees listed are for the first year of the course only. These fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
A non-refundable deposit of £500 is required for home/EU students to confirm their place.
Funding a Physiotherapy postgraduate course can be a big financial commitment. There are several ways that students can fund their studies.
Students are also able to apply for ‘undergraduate style’ funding for this course in the form of a tuition and maintenance loan as detailed in the Healthcare Education Funding for Postgraduate, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Students Policy.
Physiotherapy students are now eligible for a bursary of up to £5,000 per academic year as long as they are currently actively in study and receiving tuition fee or and maintenance support from the Student Loans Company. The bursary is paid in installments throughout the academic year.
Alumni discount
A 10% tuition fee discount is available for our alumni (undergraduate and PGCE) planning to study this Master's degree. Those studying for a PGDip or PGCert are not eligible for the discount.
Funding
Except for any iQTS courses, you can check on the UK government website to see if you may be eligible for a loan of up to £12,167 to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate programme.
Home and international students for non-iQTS courses may also be eligible for external sources of funding. International students should check their eligibility for our International Scholarship.
For more information, please look at our postgraduate funding page.
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
How the degree is taught
Assessment methods
Assessment for the course varies depending on the module, but always consist of at least two forms of assessment. The different assessment strategies include objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE), Viva (oral examination), oral presentations, written examinations and portfolios, and clinical case studies.
These assessments will enable the modules to support and build up the students’ practical, clinical, communication and written skills that they will need both for the practice placements module and for a successful lifelong learning.
Further information
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September 2027
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