This course is approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
The Integrated Masters in Physiotherapy (MPhysio) is a four year pre-registration physiotherapy degree for undergraduate entry.
You'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to work in the ever-evolving healthcare sector. Our team also encourage an approach that fosters empathy and compassion for clients and their problems.
Due to a growing and ageing population with long term conditions and complex presentation in UK, there is an increasing need for physiotherapists. They promote health and wellbeing in primary care settings, such as general practice and hospitals, and support patients and carers in community settings too.
The curriculum is developed in collaboration between academics, clinical staff and service users, enabling you to maximise your potential and achieve professional competence in physiotherapy. It combines strong practical elements with all the relevant theories.
Placements are carefully structured to progress from our on-site clinics out into community settings, and the degree incorporates leadership and quality enhancement modules. This knowledge and experience is attractive to health care providers and recognises that future practitioners need these skills to contribute effectively to flexible and responsive service delivery.
Why study at Marjon?
• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Year One (Level 4)
Personal and Professional Development – 20 Credits
Physiotherapy Assessment and Intervention – 20 Credits
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology – 20 Credits
Foundation in Physiotherapy Practice – 20 Credits
Anatomy and Biomechanics – 20 Credits
Principles of Activity & Exercise – 20 Credits
Year Two (Level 5)
Integrated Physiotherapy Studies – 20 Credits
Health Behaviour and Psychology – 20 Credits
Community Physiotherapy – 20 Credits
Health and Wellbeing – 20 Credits
Extended Rehabilitation – 20 Credits
Clinical Placement 1 – 20 Credits
Year Three (Level 6)
Clinical Placement 2 – 40 Credits
Leadership and Interprofessional Learning – 20 Credits
Acute Care – 20 Credits
Research Methodology – 20 Credits
Physiotherapy for Long Term Conditions – 20 Credits
Year Four (Level 7)
Masters Research Project – 40 Credits
Complex Patient Management & Pathways – 20 Credits
Clinical Placement 3 – 40 Credits
Case study - An analysis of a real-life example within the field of Sport, Physical Activity and Health.
Common Placement Assessment - The placement performance will be assessed by utilising the Common Placement Assessment Form (CPAF) which is a standardised assessment form proposed by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) . All physiotherapy students out on placement in all practice settings will be assessed with the CPAF.
Critical Review/literature review - A critique of a selected text (usually a chapter from a book or an article from a journal), activity or organisation. An essay style assignment critically evaluating literature pertinent to a topic.
Essay - A written response to a question based on synthesis and analysis. These may be negotiated with an academic tutor.
Examination - Usually takes the form of essay questions, but also other forms, such as multiple choice questions, short answer questions, or any combination, which are taken under examination conditions.
Master thesis - An in-depth independent study of 15000 words (or equivalent), approved by the module leader, following a topic of the students’ choice.
Presentation - A talk illustrated/supported by a variety of audio-visual aids, which demonstrates knowledge and understanding of a selected topic. This can be individual or group.
Practical Examinations - A form of performance-based examination used to measure the clinical knowledge and skills of the students. During a practical examinations, candidates are observed and evaluated in case scenarios.
Poster - A poster presentation using visual cues to highlight important findings and key discussion points.
Presentation - Presentation of data/information/critical analysis in a visual or verbal format to include brief verbal delivery and defence of questions posed on the topic specific to the information contained in the poster. Assesses knowledge of selected topic and communication skills.
Reflective journal - An evaluative or critically reflective piece of writing that identifies key issues, challenges, and ‘learning’ that is the relevant to the students’ experiences. This may be as a result of a placement, event, work experience, etc.
Report - A written response structured in an agreed format, based on individual research of a selected topic. This may include practical research. A structured written account of a laboratory practical with analysis and discussion of results.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Plymouth Marjon University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of their proficiency must ensure that it is, or is comparable to, IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5.
Equivalent qualifications may be considered, such as relevant Open University courses.
Applications are welcome from graduates who have successfully completed, a degree, or foundation degree, have normally studied within the last 5 years and hold (or will hold) a minimum of a 2:2 classification in a relevant area. A degree in an unrelated area would still be welcome if combined with an additional biological science-based qualification.
Applicants to this course are expected to attend an interview either at the University or through an online platform.
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