Physiotherapy

The MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) is an accelerated pre-registration programme for students with a relevant primary degree in a subject other than physiotherapy.

Requirements 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 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 Once an application is submitted, applicants will be required to submit the name and email address of one referee from an academic institution in their supplemental item section. When this information is entered by the applicant, it will send a reference request to the academic referee to complete. The responsibility rests with the applicant to ensure that the required reference request is completed by the referee before the closing date. Please note that the applicant will receive an email alert confirming when a reference has been duly submitted. Applications will be regarded incomplete without the submission of this reference and will not be considered. All additional supporting documentation for application to the MSc in Physiotherapy, including the academic reference, must be submitted by 20 January 2025. Failure to do so will result in the application being considered incomplete and not processed further. 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. For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page. International/Non-EU Applicants For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

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• Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office. English Language Requirements Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements.