Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
MSc
Queen Margaret University

Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Physiotherapy
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Physiotherapy at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £24500 | £28000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £26000 | £23500 - £26000 | £25500 - £29500 |
All Physiotherapy courses of Queen Margaret University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Physiotherapy
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £24708 | £28144 |
25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £25030 | £21984 - £27263 | £23821 - £31232 |
All Physiotherapy courses in the UK
Course Description
This course offers an accelerated route for graduates from any discipline to gain a recognised qualification in physiotherapy practice. It includes a number of practice placements and is delivered full-time.
This course develops the theoretical, practical, analytical and evaluative skills necessary to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a physiotherapist. Our graduates are self aware, skilled, critical, analytical, reflective and evaluative, independent learners who actually contribute to shaping the future health and wellbeing of the individual and society.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc at Queen Margaret University
95% | Therapy professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Physiotherapy (Pre-registration), MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
A second class honours degree in any discipline. However, where the undergraduate degree is not science or engineering based, applicants should be able to be able to demonstrate research skills. This may have been achieved through completion of a research project as part of the undergraduate degree. This course is not suitable for those already holding a physiotherapy qualification. Applicants from North America will normally be expected to have achieved a minimum GPA equivalent to 60% in their undergraduate degree. Demonstration of understanding of the scope of the physiotherapy profession is essential. International: You will be required to take an IELTS test receiving an overall score of 7.0 and no individual component score below 6.5. Criminal Records Check: A criminal records check is required.
Costs
Tuition Fees Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc
England UK | £9680 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9680 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9680 | year 1 |
Wales | £9680 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9680 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9680 | year 1 |
EU | £17900 | year 1 |
International | £17900 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Queen Margaret University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen Margaret University in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #4
- #48
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- Health Professions
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #19
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- Physiotherapy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 10 university rankings of Queen Margaret University
About Queen Margaret University
Located on the Eastern side of Edinburgh we find Queen Margaret University, where students come together to pursue their careers on the single-site campus in Musselburgh. As a relatively young university (2007), this institution has already earned itself significant University Ranking recognition from organisations such as QS, and is particularly noted for important research contributions in the areas of Global Health and Development, and Speech and Language. Those who choose to study here can expect well-funded departments and facilities with the latest technologies, including their state-of-the art laboratories for those studying medical disciplines in particular. Their 800-student Student Village located just minutes away from Fort Kinnaird retail park also ensures that those attending have plenty of social opportunities to complement their busy schedules.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023