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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

 

Overview

The University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) program offers Canadian students an opportunity to learn essential physiotherapy knowledge and profession-specific skills. Our faculty consists of experts in various clinical and research fields, bringing current clinical practice, research-driven teaching, and clinical research to life in your sessions. Throughout this program, you will develop a broad set of professional knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours that will equip you to meet the proficiency standards for physiotherapists. 

Start gaining clinical experience in your first semester, establishing the crucial connection between theory and practice from day one. Canadian students will undertake more than 1025 hours of clinical practice placements. This will ensure that students will meet the supervised clinical education hours required by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators to become credentialed in Canada.

UCLan’s Msc Physiotherapy program uses a case-based learning approach weaving together the program’s four core themes: physiotherapy competencies, personal and professional development, society and public health, and research.

Upon successfully completing this accelerated degree, you will be eligible to apply for membership with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This qualification will allow you to practice physiotherapy in the UK, should you decide to remain and work in the UK.

Highlights

  • Small class sizes allowing for increased support and enhanced feedback.
  • A mix of experienced teaching and clinical staff with experience in different areas of physiotherapy practice.
  • Build strong collaboration and communication skills through interdisciplinary learning, projects, and placements, preparing you to lead group education and work within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Wide range of placement opportunities that are distributed throughout the two years of the program, starting from the very first semester.
  • The University of Central Lancashire is just a 40-50 minute train journey from Manchester, with direct services available for easy access to the city.
  • Merit-based entrance scholarships offered to students based on GPA.
  • Credentialing precendents with the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators.

Program Information

Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Biomedical studies) or Bachelor’s degree in any subject with relevant professional experience.
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.3 on a 4 point scale or 6.2 on a 10 point scale or 3.5 on a 9 point scale or an overall average of 62%.
  • Canadian High-School Grade 12 Math and English.
  • Personal Statement.
  • Academic reference.
  • Students selected based on academic profile, personal statement and academic reference will be invited for a video conference interview. 
  • Students who are given offers must complete a police record check (Canadian equivalent to Disclosure and Barring Services background clearing check) and provide satisfactory immunization records (Canadian equivalent of the Fitness to practise and health requirements).
Admission Timeline

Applications are processed and evaluated as they are received, rather than waiting until a specific deadline to review all applications. As acceptances are granted, spaces in the program will fill up. It is advised to apply as soon as possible in the admission cycle in order to have the best opportunity to potentially secure a spot in the program.

Program Structure

Teaching

UCLan’s MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) uses a spiral curriculum approach where key concepts and skills are revisited and reinforced over time at increasing levels of complexity. This teaching approach is paired with a case-based approach in which students analyze, discuss, and solve problems presented in clinical cases, which are often drawn from real-life situations in physiotherapy practice. 

 

Courses

Year 1:

  • Public Health in Physiotherapy
    • Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice
    • 2-week part-time introductory clinical placement
    • Physiotherapy for Neurological conditions
    • 6-week clinical placement
    • Acute management of the unwell service user
    • 6-week clinical placement

Year 2:

  • Research and evidence-based practice in Physiotherapy
    • Rehab through the lifespan
    • 6-week clinical placement
    • Enterprise and improvement in Physiotherapy
    • 6-week clinical placement

 

Fees & Funding

Fees

2025-2026 International Tuition Fees: £17,900 

Applicants who have obtained outstanding grades before enrolling in their selected undergraduate or postgraduate taught program at the University of Central Lancashire will be awarded an Excellence Scholarship valued at £3,500 per year.

Please note: Tuition fees are determined on an annual basis and are subject to annual revisions. Consequently, the University may increase tuition fees in the second year or subsequent years of a program, aligning with inflation and/or adhering to the maximum limits allowed by legal or governmental regulations. Any modifications will be promptly communicated to students.


Funding

Canadian students may be eligible for student loans provided by the federal government through the Canada Student Loans Program (CSLP). Students may also be eligible for additional loans from their provincial or territorial student loan programs.

Canadian financial institutions offer student lines of credit for Canadians pursuing education abroad. Typically, a co-signer is necessary, so students should anticipate seeking a family member to serve as a guarantor.

International students with a student visa in the physiotherapy program are eligible to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic term. Exceeding the permitted work hours on a student visa constitutes a violation of your student visa and can result in serious repercussions.

Accommodations

There are many campus residences available in Preston for students to choose from. The cost of campus residences begin at £85.00 per week. You can learn more about campus residence here.

Students may also opt to find their own housing in the local area owned by private landlords. For more information about about off-campus student housing you may visit the UCLan’s Student Pad website.

Physio Abroad will be hosting a pre-departure webinar with current Canadian UCLan physiotherapy students to provide advice and guidance on finding housing and living in Preston. This webinar will be exclusive to students who applied through Physio Abroad’s free application services.

Key Information

Program Location Preston, England
Program Duration 2 years
Program Start September
International Tuition £17,900
Apply Now
Key Information
Program Location Preston, England
Program Duration 2 years
Program Start September
International Tuition £17,900
APPLY NOW

Overview

The University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) program offers Canadian students an opportunity to learn essential physiotherapy knowledge and profession-specific skills. Our faculty consists of experts in various clinical and research fields, bringing current clinical practice, research-driven teaching, and clinical research to life in your sessions. Throughout this program, you will develop a broad set of professional knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours that will equip you to meet the proficiency standards for physiotherapists. 

Start gaining clinical experience in your first semester, establishing the crucial connection between theory and practice from day one. Canadian students will undertake more than 1025 hours of clinical practice placements. This will ensure that students will meet the supervised clinical education hours required by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators to become credentialed in Canada.

UCLan’s Msc Physiotherapy program uses a case-based learning approach weaving together the program’s four core themes: physiotherapy competencies, personal and professional development, society and public health, and research.

Upon successfully completing this accelerated degree, you will be eligible to apply for membership with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This qualification will allow you to practice physiotherapy in the UK, should you decide to remain and work in the UK.

Highlights

  • Small class sizes allowing for increased support and enhanced feedback.
  • A mix of experienced teaching and clinical staff with experience in different areas of physiotherapy practice.
  • Build strong collaboration and communication skills through interdisciplinary learning, projects, and placements, preparing you to lead group education and work within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Wide range of placement opportunities that are distributed throughout the two years of the program, starting from the very first semester.
  • The University of Central Lancashire is just a 40-50 minute train journey from Manchester, with direct services available for easy access to the city.
  • Merit-based entrance scholarships offered to students based on GPA.
  • Credentialing precendents with the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators.

Program Information

Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Biomedical studies) or Bachelor’s degree in any subject with relevant professional experience.
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.3 on a 4 point scale or 6.2 on a 10 point scale or 3.5 on a 9 point scale or an overall average of 62%.
  • Canadian High-School Grade 12 Math and English.
  • Personal Statement.
  • Academic reference.
  • Students selected based on academic profile, personal statement and academic reference will be invited for a video conference interview. 
  • Students who are given offers must complete a police record check (Canadian equivalent to Disclosure and Barring Services background clearing check) and provide satisfactory immunization records (Canadian equivalent of the Fitness to practise and health requirements).
Admission Timeline

Applications are processed and evaluated as they are received, rather than waiting until a specific deadline to review all applications. As acceptances are granted, spaces in the program will fill up. It is advised to apply as soon as possible in the admission cycle in order to have the best opportunity to potentially secure a spot in the program.

Program Structure

Teaching

UCLan’s MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) uses a spiral curriculum approach where key concepts and skills are revisited and reinforced over time at increasing levels of complexity. This teaching approach is paired with a case-based approach in which students analyze, discuss, and solve problems presented in clinical cases, which are often drawn from real-life situations in physiotherapy practice. 

 

Courses

Year 1:

  • Public Health in Physiotherapy
    • Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice
    • 2-week part-time introductory clinical placement
    • Physiotherapy for Neurological conditions
    • 6-week clinical placement
    • Acute management of the unwell service user
    • 6-week clinical placement

Year 2:

  • Research and evidence-based practice in Physiotherapy
    • Rehab through the lifespan
    • 6-week clinical placement
    • Enterprise and improvement in Physiotherapy
    • 6-week clinical placement

 

Fees & Funding

Fees

2025-2026 International Tuition Fees: £17,900 

Applicants who have obtained outstanding grades before enrolling in their selected undergraduate or postgraduate taught program at the University of Central Lancashire will be awarded an Excellence Scholarship valued at £3,500 per year.

Please note: Tuition fees are determined on an annual basis and are subject to annual revisions. Consequently, the University may increase tuition fees in the second year or subsequent years of a program, aligning with inflation and/or adhering to the maximum limits allowed by legal or governmental regulations. Any modifications will be promptly communicated to students.


Funding

Canadian students may be eligible for student loans provided by the federal government through the Canada Student Loans Program (CSLP). Students may also be eligible for additional loans from their provincial or territorial student loan programs.

Canadian financial institutions offer student lines of credit for Canadians pursuing education abroad. Typically, a co-signer is necessary, so students should anticipate seeking a family member to serve as a guarantor.

International students with a student visa in the physiotherapy program are eligible to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic term. Exceeding the permitted work hours on a student visa constitutes a violation of your student visa and can result in serious repercussions.

Accommodations

There are many campus residences available in Preston for students to choose from. The cost of campus residences begin at £85.00 per week. You can learn more about campus residence here.

Students may also opt to find their own housing in the local area owned by private landlords. For more information about about off-campus student housing you may visit the UCLan’s Student Pad website.

Physio Abroad will be hosting a pre-departure webinar with current Canadian UCLan physiotherapy students to provide advice and guidance on finding housing and living in Preston. This webinar will be exclusive to students who applied through Physio Abroad’s free application services.

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