Department of Physiotherapy and Paramedicine

The Physiotherapy subject area at Glasgow Caledonian University delivers a suite of innovative pre-and post-registration programmes, each designed to prepare graduates to deliver high quality, professional services in a range of health and workplace environments.

As a chartered physiotherapist you’ll be eligible to work in NHS hospital physiotherapy departments, health centres or private practice. GCU graduates have also gone on to pursue research activities or work in the local community or sports medicine.

Overall, the University is ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK for 2019 for health research at world-leading and internationally excellent standards.

Degree courses

Advanced Paramedic Practice
MSc

Advanced Paramedic Practice

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part Time
2 - 3 Years Sep 24 Glasgow

Develop your career as a paramedic with an in-demand qualification offering advanced learning to underpin safe and effective practice.

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MSc Part Time 2 - 3 Years Jan 25 Glasgow
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice
MSc

Advanced Physiotherapy Practice

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part Time
2 -3 years Jan 25 Glasgow

Progress your career as a physiotherapist within the NHS, private sector and in other health and social care settings. Take existing skills in health and social care and apply them to research, clinical assessment, analysis and insight.

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MSc Full Time 1 Year Sep 25 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part Time 2 -3 years Sep 25 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part Time 2 -3 years Jan 26 Glasgow
Advanced Practice
MSc

Advanced Practice

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part Time
2 - 3 Years Jan 25 Glasgow

Progress to advanced clinical, leadership, education and research-based roles with the NHS, public and independent sectors. Take existing skills in health and social care and apply them to research, clinical assessment, analysis and insight.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Full Time 1 Year Sep 25 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part Time 2 - 3 Years Sep 25 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part Time 2 - 3 Years Jan 26 Glasgow
Advanced Practice (Diabetes Care)
MSc

Advanced Practice (Diabetes Care)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part-time
2-3 years Jan 25 Glasgow

Progress to advanced clinical, leadership, education and research-based roles with the NHS, public and independent sectors. Take existing skills in health and social care and apply them to research, clinical assessment, analysis and insight.

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MSc Full Time 1 year Sep 25 Glasgow
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MSc Part-time 2-3 years Sep 25 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part-time 2-3 years Jan 26 Glasgow
Advanced Practice (Expedition & Wilderness Medicine)
MSc

Advanced Practice (Expedition & Wilderness Medicine)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part-time
6-9 months Sep 25 Glasgow

Progress to advanced clinical, leadership, education and research-based roles with the NHS, public and independent sectors. Take existing skills in Expedition and Wilderness Medicine and apply them to research, analysis and insight.

Advanced Practice (Musculoskeletal Health)
MSc

Advanced Practice (Musculoskeletal Health)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part-time
2-3 years Jan 25 Glasgow

Progress to advanced clinical, leadership, education and research-based roles with the NHS, public and independent sectors. Take existing skills in health and social care and apply them to research, clinical assessment, analysis and insight.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Full Time 1 year Sep 25 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part-time 2-3 years Sep 25 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part-time 2-3 years Jan 26 Glasgow
Advanced Practice (Travel Medicine)
MSc

Advanced Practice (Travel Medicine)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part-time
6-9 months Sep 25 Glasgow

Progress to advanced clinical, leadership, education and research-based roles with the NHS, public and independent sectors. Take existing skills in Travel Medicine and apply them to research, analysis and insight in this specialist field of practice.

Paramedic Science
BSc

Paramedic Science

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
3 Years Sep 25 Glasgow B950

Become a paramedic and develop your skills in strong decision-making in a variety of situations. At degree level, study how to provide a range of healthcare, including emergency, urgent and non-urgent care, outside of the hospital environment.

Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons)

Physiotherapy

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 25 Glasgow B160

Study the treatment and care for people with physical difficulties at degree level. You can become a physiotherapist working closely with others to restore movement and function to the body.

Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
MSc

Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
2 Years Jan 25 Glasgow

Use your existing degree in kinesiology or sports science to develop clinical reasoning of assessment and rehabilitation, and progress your career as a physiotherapist in the NHS, private clinics and other health and social care settings.

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MSc Full Time 2 Years Jan 26 Glasgow

Meet the department

Our teaching and support staff are here to help (see below).

For Course and programme enquiries: T: +44 (0)141 331 8630 / E: studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk