The MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) degree at the University of Northampton is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and offers a unique and contemporary approach to physiotherapy education.
The Master’s programme is designed to develop physiotherapists with critical thinking capabilities, practical problem-solving skills, and an evidence-based approach to practice. The programme employs a unique teaching approach of active blended learning, which fosters a community of enquiry, collaboration, and development of practical problem-solving skills with an emphasis on person-centered care.
BSc programme commencing September 2025. Details to follow.
Rachel Morris-Love, Programme Lead
rachel.morris-love@northampton.ac.uk
Fiona Barrett, Placement Lead
fiona.barrett@northampton.ac.uk
Hayley Walker, Training Lead
hayley.walker@northampton.ac.uk
Pierre Bonnaud, Audit Lead
pierre.bonnaud@northampton.ac.uk
Anna Walker, Senior Administrator: Placements and work-based learning
anna.walker@northampton.ac.uk 01604 892533
You can access more information about the course on the links below.
Useful Placement Information
This page includes all necessary information for educators supporting students on placement, including dates; module information
Useful Placement Information | AHP Placement Information
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
We have a detailed MSc Physiotherapy Placement procedure to guide both students and educators. Please also see below our Absence, Fitness to Practice and Mandatory Training procedure with links to the Fitness to Practice Policy.
Absences, Fitness to Practice and Mandatory Training
MSc Physiotherapy Placement procedure
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Delivery of the programme is spread over two years. There are 4 semesters over the two years. Within the programme structure is an overview of each module.
QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR PLACEMENTS
Please see below detailed information related to our quality assurance processes for placements.
Quality Assurance Processes | AHP Placement Information
EDUCATOR TRAINING & RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS
As part of our quality assurance processes to promote educational excellence in practice, it is a minimum requirement for all educators supporting students on placement to complete the New UON Educator Training and then attend update training every two years** to maintain your Practice Educator status with us.
The link below is intended to provide more information surrounding our quality assurance for educator training as well as educator resources eg PebblePad guidance; CPAF Marking Criteria.
Practice Educator Training & Resources for supporting students | AHP Placement Information
AUDITS & PLACEMENT PROFILES
Further to agreeing to support our MSc Physiotherapy placements, we need to ensure the placements are compliant in line with HCPC and CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapists) regulations. Please assist us by completing the following forms for our records.
Quality Assurance Processes | AHP Placement Information
Placement Audit https://forms-Physiotherapy Audit
Placement Profile https://forms – Physiotherapy Profile
PROGRAMME STEERING GROUP MEETINGS
Steering group meetings are now joint OT & PT meetings. All practice educators are welcome. If you would like to find out more information, please contact anna.walker@northampton.ac.uk.
Please see links to the steering group minutes below.
MSc Physiotherapy Steering Group Minutes | AHP Placement Information
EMPLOYABILITY FAIR
2025 PT & OT Employability Fair to be arranged. Sign up in advance to workshops – contact Jane.Campion@northampton.ac.uk or Rachel.Morris-Love@northampton.ac.uk