Physiotherapy

This Professional Masters Physiotherapy Programme will equip graduates with the expertise and clinical skills required to practice physiotherapy (physical therapy) in the private or public health and social care sector.

• The programme is fully approved by CORU, the Health and Social Care Professions regulatory body of Ireland and accredited by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists; a member organisation of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.

• Graduates of this programme are eligible for registration with CORU, the Health and Social Care Professions regulatory body of Ireland and membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.

• The programme combines taught physiotherapy modules and rehabilitation research with over 1000 hours of clinical practice.

• The programme has a strong international reputation in physiotherapy education.



Professional Accreditation

This programme is fully approved by CORU, the Health and Social Care Professions regulatory body of Ireland and accredited by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists; a member organisation of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.



NFQ Level: 9 (180 credits)

Level: Graduate Taught

Award: Professional Masters

Stage 1 Core Modules

PHTY30330: Foundations of Physiotherapy Professional Practice

PHTY41110: Foundations of Cardiorespiratory Theory and Practice

PHTY41120: Neurology Foundations

PHTY41150: Foundations of Musculoskeletal Theory and practice

PHTY41130: Advancing Cardiorespiratory Theory and Practice

PHTY41140: Advanced Neurology

PHTY41160: Advanced Musculoskeletal Theory and practice

PHTY30340: Practice Education 1

PHTY30350: Practice Education 2



Stage 2 Core Modules

PHTY41170: Advancing Physiotherapy Professional Practice

FLME41040: Legal Medicine (MScPhysio)

PHTY40780: Specialist Physiotherapy Pract

PHTY40980: Introduction to Research for Health Professionals

PHTY41080 Prevention and Management of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)

PHTY41180: Pain Science and Practice

PHTY41190: Sports Physiotherapy

PHTY30360: Practice Education 3

PHTY40990: Applied Research for Health Professionals

PHTY41090: Practice Education 4

PHTY40760: Practice Education 6

PHTY41100: Practice Education 5

Entry Requirements

This programme is intended for applicants who hold an appropriate primary degree* (NFQ Level 8), with an upper second class honours or international equivalent required. Only applicants with a GPA of 3.3 or above will be considered

Pre-requisites for the programme are:

• Clinical Human Anatomy,

• Applied Human Anatomy,

• Human Physiology,

• Exercise Science,

• Applied Physics,

• Foundation Science**

• Applied Human Biomechanics,

• Behavioural Sciences,

• Research Methods and Statistics.



*This programme is not appropriate for those who have already completed a physiotherapy degree.

**For example, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mathematics

• Motivation and interest must be demonstrated through providing a professional CV and a personal statement outlining motivation to study.

• Three letters of reference are required. These are a mandatory and non-negotiable requirement. They must include an (i) academic reference (from a university professor), (ii) a physiotherapy reference (from a registered physiotherapist) and (iii) one other reference (this can be an additional academic or physiotherapy reference or else, a reference from an organisation external to academia and physiotherapy).

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5, (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

• These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme.



Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

180

2 years full-time.

Delivery: On Campus

ProfMasters Physiotherapy (X784) Full Time

EU Year 1 - € 16545 **

EU Year 2 - € 16545 aa

nonEU Year 1 - € 25600 **

nonEU Year 2 - € 25600 aa


aa Second Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2020 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2019/20

** All students entering X784, Masters in Physiotherapy, are required to pay a Healthcare Screening charge on registration.


Fees are subject to change


Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

www.ucd.ie/fees

X784: Physiotherapy

Professional Masters



Full-Time: Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught