Master of Science [M.Sc] [Advanced Physiotherapy] From Manchester Metropolitan University

Academic Eligibility

• Students with a 2:2 honours degree with a minimum of 55% (or equivalent international qualification) in physiotherapy and have post-qualification clinical experience. 
• Applicants who wish to take the Musculoskeletal Medicine Injection Therapy are required to have: 
  • A minimum of four years’ clinical experience is required, of which 12 months should have been with musculoskeletal patients. 
  • Access to musculoskeletal patients while attending the course. 
  • Successfully completed postgraduate training in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal lesions in musculoskeletal medicine in the upper and lower limb. 
  • Clinical supervision is in place with an appropriately qualified practitioner (doctor or physiotherapist qualified and experienced in injection therapy) for the inter-unit course work/supervision of injections. 
• Applicants who wish to take the First Contact Practice and Advanced Musculoskeletal Practice unit are required to have: 
  • An entry requirement of four years’ clinical experience is normally required, of which 12 months should have been with musculoskeletal patients. 
  • Access to musculoskeletal patients whilst attending the course. 
• Applicants who wish to take the Manual Therapy Clinical Pathway are required to have: 
  • A BSc Physiotherapy degree at 2:2 degree classification or equivalent (there is further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications). 
  • A minimum of two years' post-qualification clinical experience, of which 6 months should have been with neuro-musculoskeletal out-patients. 
  • Health and Care Professions Council registration. 
  • IELTS of 7 (with no element below 6.5) for students whose first language is not English. 
  • Two character references. One reference must be from a clinical manager or someone who can report on the applicant’s physiotherapy working knowledge and performance. Both references must be provided on headed paper or have an organisation stamp. 
• Specific Clinical Placement Unit Requirements: 
  • Manual Therapy Clinical Pathway students undertake mandatory clinical placement units.
  • They must obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health screening through the University procedure on admission to the programme.  

Indian Eligibily

• Students should hold 55% (Upper second) bachelor degrees from a recognized university.
• CBSE, ICSE, Kolkata, or Tamil Nadu boards with an overall average of 70% - 75%.
• XII: All other state boards with an overall average of 70%+ or above.

• Academic IELTS:  6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component.