Physiotherapy (MSc) 24 months Postgraduate Program By University College Cork |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-170QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

41,800 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Anatomy and PhysiologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) is an accelerated pre-registration programme for students with a relevant primary degree in a subject other than physiotherapy. The programme uses the learning and teaching methods that best supports students to...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) is an accelerated pre-registration programme for students with a relevant primary degree in a subject other than physiotherapy. The programme uses the learning and teaching methods that best supports students to...
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Admission Requirements

3.3+
6.5+
63+
90+
176+

To be shortlisted for interview applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

Educational Qualifications

Applicants will hold a minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or a Master’s degree in a field directly related to the discipline of physiotherapy, such as but not exclusively, Anatomy, Physiology, Biomedical Science, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Rehabilitation, Sports Science.

Please note:

  • The programme team reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants who hold undergraduate or postgraduate degrees most relevant to physiotherapy.
  • All applicants must be in receipt of their final results (whether undergraduate or postgraduate) before 31st  July.

Motivation Statement

Applicants will submit a motivation statement as part of the application process. The motivation statement should be no longer than 600 words. 

Applications that exceed this word limit will not be shortlisted.

The applicant’s motivation statement will:

  • Explain their motivation for a career across the broad spectrum of the physiotherapy profession.
  • Indicate how their previous degree will contribute to their development as a physiotherapist and to their knowledge and understanding of the core areas of physiotherapy.
  • Provide detail on their contributions beyond academia.
  • Provide detail on their experience related to healthcare and to the physiotherapy profession (this can include, shadowing, observation, volunteering, etc.).

References

Applicants will be required to submit the name and email address of one referee from an academic institution. 

Applications will be considered incomplete without the submission of this reference and will not be considered.

The responsibility rests with the applicant to ensure that the required reference request is completed before the closing date. Please note that the applicant will receive an email alert confirming when a reference has been duly submitted. 

Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview, which may consist of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Each applicant will be scored by an interview panel on the basis of:

  • Motivation for a career across the broad spectrum of the physiotherapy profession
  • Relevant academic qualifications and interests
  • Knowledge and understanding of the physiotherapy profession
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication skills and ability to express concepts and ideas

Please note: Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications specific individualised feedback cannot be given after shortlisting or interview.

All applicants accepted onto the programme will be required to have evidence of appropriate vaccinations for working in hospital environments.

Garda Vetting

Students, or applicants in receipt of an offer, on this programme will be subject to Garda Vetting as relevant. Students will be prohibited from engaging in a relevant work placement unless the vetting process has been cleared. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.

Fitness to Practise

This programme is subject to the University's Fitness to Practise Policy.

2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
22,260 EUR
International
41,800 EUR

Scholarships

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QS subject rankings

Subject: Anatomy and Physiology

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  • 2022
    #101-140
  • 2023
    #51-100
  • 2024
    #101-150
  • 2025
    #101-170

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation
66.7
Citations per Paper
87.9
Employer Reputation
51.6
H-index Citations
67.9

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