Introduction

Welcome to the Manchester School of Physiotherapy, the largest school of physiotherapy in the UK and a centre of excellence for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

The School offers a 3 year Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours degree - B.Sc. (Hons) and a number of postgraduate programmes including MSc. Physiotherapy and MSc. Manual Therapy.

The School has a long history dating back to 1911 and was the first school in the UK to have its course validated for a 3 year classified degree.

The B.Sc.(Hons) course in physiotherapy has a problem solving approach and reflects changing health, service and educational needs.

Evidence based practice is taught and researched at undergraduate level. Multidisciplinary teaching and learning takes place with medical and nursing students where appropriate throughout the course. Graduates from this school are equipped to evaluate their practice, to adapt to new locations of health care delivery and to audit their outcomes.

The School has strong international links to many parts of the world. The facilities provided for students and staff within the School are second to none with state of the art resources and equipment.

Sited on the campus of the University teaching hospital, the Manchester Royal Infirmary, adjacent to the University, staff and students are able to make full use of the facilities and resources of both the hospital and University.

The schools Centre for Rehabilitation Science is an internationally renowned centre for research.

The School also holds the coveted Investors in People award and is committed to the continuous professional development of its staff.

 
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