The full course of study for the M.Sc Physiotherapy will consist of units leading to the acquisition of 180pg ( postgraduate ) credits comprising of taught modules and supervised research presented as a dissertation. Students choosing to exit without completing the dissertation but having successfully acquired 120pg credits will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (see course structure ).

The course is offered on a one year full-time basis or on a part-time basis where students can take up to five years to complete the course.