MSc Pre Registration

Hi everyone

I'm on the look out for some advice re master of physiotherapy (pre registration) courses in the uk and australia. I have applied to all universities which provide this course, and I am waiting to hear back from them.

Does anyone have any idea which uni offers the best in terms of clinical placements and education.

All replies greatfully recieved!!
Cheers

Hi
When you say pre registration, does this mean that you are entering an entry level PT course at Master's level?

Hi

Yeah, basically I already have a BSc in human anatomy & physiology and want to be a physio. i can do a 2 yr MSc which covers the same material as a 3/4 yr undergraduate physiotherapay course.

cheers

Thanks for the clarification.
Which univerities have you applied to? "All" doesn't allow anyone to comment on the programs and give you any advice.

University of Teeside
University of Southampton
University of Brighton
Manchester Metropolitan University
University of East Anglia
Robert Gordon University

Above are located in the UK plus the following institutions in australia

Curtin University, Perth Australia
Unversity of Sydney, Sydney Australia

I am currently doing a Post grad diploma in Australia at University of Melbourne, so I'd be biased to the Australian way of teaching. Curtin has a good reputation and there is quite a bit of research being done there, and that usually helps in how current the teaching is.

However, there are more things that you should look at when applying as you are just going to have two years of PT training, unlike the rest of us who have 4 years and more of undergraduate training. Do you have an area of interest? Sometimes the school may be leaning towards an area of research and therefore be stronger in one area over another.

The Australians are better in manipulative/musculoskeltal PT, I've found so if that's your interest , then stick with them. They also are good at Clinical Reasoning as they have had primary practionner status since the 1970's so they'll teach you to be an independent thinker as well. The UK is pretty good in Respiratory care and you may get a bit more exposure to wound care. The University of Sydney has some of the leading researchers in one method of stroke care and the UK has researchers in another.

So where do intend to practice finally?

Cost can also be a factor. Where do you live and can you afford to live away form home for prolonged periods of time? Will you need to go home often? Will you need things from home? Will you need scholarships? There are some good websites on studying in Australia, that you should look up as well (if you haven't) to make that final decision.

Just some things to think about.

Karielle

Hi

Thanks for the info. i have plenty to thuink about there. I would have a particular interest in musculoskeletal PT and I have lived in Australia already for some time so living that far away from home will not be so trying.

I will definitely look up some of the websites offering info on studying in Oz. If you knoew of any off hand I would appreciate the heads up.

Thanks again for taking time out to answer my call!

I'm just about to finish the MSc pre-reg degree at Queen Margaret Uni in Scotland....pm me if you like if you have any questions! :)

Hi! I'm also applying to the pre-registration programs in the UK. I'm a bit late registering bc I thought that this program only existed in Australia! I'll be interested to know which uni's you get accepted to. Best of luck!!

Oh I forgot to ask - the degree at the uni of Brighton isn't Physiotherapy, but rehab or something- will you then still be qualified as a physio?

Laura800 sent you a PM

Hey All,

Same question!
Please let me know if the MSc Pre Registration course in the UK will qualify you to practice in Canada?

responses much appreciated

Hi all,
I have a place studying Rehabilitation Science MSc at Glasgow Caledonian in January 2010 which will qualify me as a Physio after two years. I was also accepted for RGU for January 2010 and am applying for Queen Margarets in Edinburgh for September 2010. Has anyone done any of these courses?
I am finding it hard to choose between them and as i am taking out a massive professional studies loan I would like to be sure!
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Hey everyone! I am applying for MSc Physio Pre-Reg at many unis in the UK. I spent a semester abroad. Applying to Manchester Metropolitan, University of Birmingham, Queen Margaret and Robert Gordon. Does anyone have any input on these courses? I haven't heard back yet and will be applying for September 2010 or January 2011 entry, I am still an undergrad. Any advice or help is welcomed!

Hi!
I have been accepted to both Glasgow Caledonian and Robert Gordon unviersity for MSc Preregistration Physiotherapy for 2011...PLEASE HELP! i am from canada so i don't know anything about the programs/locations.

From what i've researched it seems that robert gordon might be a better program but glasgow a better location? Id really appreciate quick responses as i need to give them an answer ASAP!

Thanks!!!!

i have recently completed my hons in nursing and health care level 6 and i m looking for msc physio pre reg do u think its a good idea to chance the field from nursing to physiotherapy?