Physiotherapy
We’re world leaders in the sciences of sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation, with expertise in physiotherapy, plus manipulative and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Why choose our programmes?
- We’re ranked first for physiotherapy-related subjects in the world for sports-related subjects in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025).
- We scored 96% in graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2025).
- We’re ranked sixth in the world for sports-related subjects (QS World University Rankings 2024).
- You’ll be taught by our distinguished academics, with further teaching from experienced clinical academics, educators and researchers.
- You’ll have access to our world-class learning facilities.
- You’ll be part of an international postgraduate community with shared learning between Dubai and the UK.
Graduate career destinations have included:
Our graduates work in all kinds of advanced clinical and leadership roles, in areas such as:
- Hospitals
- The community
- Sports clubs
- The military
More and more graduates are choosing to work freelance. Some also pursue further studies in education and research, or continue their training.
How will you be taught?
As a University of Birmingham Dubai student, you’ll learn from world-leading experts. From day one, we’ll encourage you to become an independent, self-motivated learner, as you both challenge and think for yourself.
If you decide to only take one module per semester, you’ll only need to be on campus for that module and any scheduled tutorials. You’ll learn in a variety of ways, including lectures, small group tutorials, presentations, group learning, self-study and practical sessions.
You’ll also have your own personal tutor, who’ll get to know you as you progress with your studies. They’ll provide academic support and advice to help you get the most from your time here.
6th
6th in the world for sports-related subjects
(QS World University Rankings 2024)
1st
1st for Physiotherapy
(Complete university Guide 2025)
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy MSc – 13 months (minimum) to 3 years (maximum)
What will you study?
This programme explores the theory of musculoskeletal physiotherapy and how it applies to clinical reasoning in advanced clinical practice.
Studying a range of approaches, you’ll learn how to evaluate existing evidence and your own experiences through the assessment and management of musculoskeletal complaints.
You can study part-time or full-time, fitting your studies around your life. By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to:
- Critically evaluate your previous professional development and plan your future progress in contemporary healthcare practice.
- Critically analyse the theoretical and conceptual issues behind musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- Use clinical reasoning skills to manage complex clinical presentations.
- Critically evaluate research methods relating to theoretical and practical issues in clinical practice.
- Create a justifiable research design and conduct analytical investigations to address a given problem.
- Produce a written report worthy of scrutiny in both academic and clinical settings.
'My experience on the course was excellent and it has been invaluable in my development as a critical thinking practitioner. The course was delivered by leading academics and external lecturers who are experts in their fields, making it exciting to be part of. The University staff are supportive and passionate about their work. The content was well balanced with lectures, practicals, written work, presentations and clinical assessment. All elements are valuable and in addition, peer support is amazing and you meet so many interesting people in your fellow students. My group supported each other (and still do) on our journeys and share in each other’s success. This was a bonus!'
Esther Collacott MSc Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy alumna (UK campus student)