Overview

The overall aim of this Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) course from Glasgow Caledonian University is to develop analytical, evaluative, creative and skilled Physiotherapists with an entrepreneurial mind-set, who are responsive to professional, social and cultural change. Our doctoral graduates will be confident, transformational, responsible and empathetic practitioners, leaders and global citizens able to implement evidenced based practices within public and private services, effectively evolving and influencing innovative local, national or global areas of practice and research.

This programme leads to qualification as a physiotherapist, eligible to apply for HCPC registration as a practicing physiotherapist. Modules are delivered by experienced tutors, researchers and invited academic and clinical lecturers who are specialists in their area of expertise.

Our close links with clinical and research specialists allow our students access to the most up-to-date clinical, research and professional expertise within the university and practice settings.

The DPT is unique in integrating practice and research, and is designed to produce graduates who are equipped to meet the current and future needs and challenges of health & social care practice and research.

Post registration graduates can work in a variety of areas such as: private practice, public sector settings such the hospitals, GP clinics or health promotion services, industry, vocational rehabilitation, schools, nursing homes, hospices, community based rehabilitation programs, education and research centres.

Graduate prospects

Many of our graduate and postgraduate students go on to gain employment in other countries. Recently students have obtained physiotherapy posts in Europe, New Zealand, Canada, USA and Hong Kong & Singapore. Applications to some of these counties require an application that reviews the course specifics and the individual student profile. You may also need to undertake additional exams.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Neuromusculoskeletal

Health Promotion

Practice Evaluation

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Therapeutics

Practice-based Learning

Inter-professional Working: Context, Organisation and Practice

Neurorehabilitation

Advanced Research Enquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-13 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Health Sciences View 14 other PhDs in Physiotherapy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in a science discipline related to physiotherapy such as physiology, human biology, anatomy, kinesiology, sports science/medicine.
Experience in the process of research is essential. The honours degree must have contained a substantial element of human physiology.
A pre-entry negotiated learning module is available to applicants who have limited human physiology experience. Shortlisted applicants must attend interview. International applicants are offered a telephone/Skype interview.
Applicants should have an understanding of the role of physiotherapy practice and research within the current health and well-being agenda. Relevant visits to clinical locations, voluntary work or part-time employment in an area where the impact of disability is experienced are desirable, but not essential.

Students have to clearly articulate their motivations for applying to the DPT course.

Tuition Fee

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International

18450 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18450 GBP per year during 42 months.
National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 42 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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