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PostgraduateMSc

Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

University of Essex
Colchester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£23,875Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Essex, the MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The deadline to apply for this course starting October 2026 has now passed (15 December 2025). Due to the course's popularity, offers are made on a first come, first served basis until places are filled, after which offers will be made for a place on the waiting list. Physiotherapy is a science-based health care profession committed to extending, applying, evaluating, and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice. Physiotherapists adopt a ‘whole person' approach to maximise the potential of a person's function and movement. International tuition fees are £23,875 per year, home/UK fees are £11,025 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Assessment
Cardiorespiratory and Neurological Rehabilitation
Clinical Reasoning and Evidence-Based Practice
Human Anatomy and Pathophysiology
Therapeutic Exercise and Manual Therapy Techniques
Professional Practice and Patient-Centred Care
Research Methods and Critical Appraisal
Advanced Clinical Placement and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic75.55.565.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,875

per year

Total Course Cost (24 months)£47,750

Home Student Fee

£11,025

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£31,000
3 years£22,000£28,500£34,500
5 years£26,500£34,500£44,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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