Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Overview
The Physiotherapy programme at the University of Brighton fosters research into clinical practice and effects of treatment modalities, the therapeutic relationship, patient views in relation to conditions and treatment received as well as issues relating to practitioners. We are also interested in the field of therapeutic exercise.
Key facts
As a Physiotherapy PhD student at Brighton, you will:
- Benefit from a supervisory team comprising two or sometimes three members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional supervisor from another School, another research institution, or an external partner from government or industry.
- Be provided with desk space and access to a desktop PC.
- Benefit from access to a range of electronic resources via the university’s Online Library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the Aldrich Library and other campus libraries.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Musculoskeletal therapy and rehabilitation
- Exercise prescription and health
- Posture and mobility
- Efficacy of therapeutic interventions/approaches
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 97
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.
- Or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references.
- Or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International students: 31,957 AUD/year (approx. 16,980 GBP/year)
Domestic students: 9,858 AUD/year (approx. 5,238 GBP/year)
Additional Details
£2,619 – UK Part-time fees
Living costs
Brighton, United Kingdom: 1,534–2,603 AUD/month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
