DPT Doctor of Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
The Doctor of Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) (DPT) is a full-time program delivered using innovative teaching methods to assist and contextualize learning.
The overall aim of this program is to develop analytical, evaluative, creative, and skilled Physiotherapists with an entrepreneurial mind-set, who are responsive to professional, social, and cultural change. Our doctoral graduates will be confident, transformational, responsible, and empathetic practitioners, leaders, and global citizens able to implement evidenced-based practices within the public and private services, effectively evolving and influencing innovative local, national or global areas of practice and research.
This program leads to qualification as a physiotherapist, eligible to apply for HCPC registration as a practicing physiotherapist. Modules are delivered by experienced tutors, researchers, and invited academic and clinical lecturers who are specialists in their area of expertise.
Our close links with clinical and research specialists allow our students access to the most up-to-date clinical, research, and professional expertise within the university and practice settings.
The DPT is unique in integrating practice and research and is designed to produce graduates who are equipped to meet the current and future needs and challenges of health & social care practice and research.
Post-registration graduates can work in a variety of areas such as private practice, public sector settings such the hospitals, GP clinics or health promotion services, industry, vocational rehabilitation, schools, nursing homes, hospices, community-based rehabilitation programs, education, and research centers.
Campus Information
Glasgow
The main campus of GCU in Scotland
Intakes
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 90
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers and employability
Whether you have a fixed career path in mind or are open to exploring your options, at GCU you will be encouraged to engage in career development activities from day one of your studies. Our focus on employability means that you can be confident that your experiences at GCU will give you the best possible start for your future career.
Internships and Placements
Get ahead in the world of work with an industrial placement. Thanks to our strong business partnerships and cutting-edge applied research activities, we can offer you a wide variety of opportunities from short internships to year-long paid placements. More than half of our undergraduate programmes offer placements as part of the degree. See the progression tables on pages 39 and 43 to find out which degrees you can progress to that offer a placement.
Careers Services
We offer a full range of professional support designed to help you to manage your own career development.
- Employer presentations and seminars, where you can meet, learn from and network with potential employers.
- Help securing part-time jobs and volunteering work to develop your skills and CV.
- Support securing internships and placements to provide you with the experience and skills employers demand.
- Access to Job Search: an online database used by thousands of employers to advertise vacancies both during your studies and upon graduation.
- Advice on opportunities to study abroad or as part of a global exchange.
- Career clinics provide one-to-one appointments with a professional career adviser.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course completing (Bachelors level or above)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduate Taught
Bachelor's degree - GPA of 2.7/5.0 or 2.3/4.0
India
Four year Bachelor's degree (50% minimum; second class average over course duration)
Three year Bachelor's degree (60% minimum; first class average over course duration)
For programmes requiring an IELTS 6 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent), we can accept 70% in standard XII English as evidence of English language
UK honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in a science discipline related to physiotherapy such as physiology, human biology, anatomy, kinesiology, sports science/medicine.
Experience of the process of research is essential. The honours degree must have contained a substantial element of human physiology.
A pre-entry negotiated learning module is available to applicants who have limited human physiology experience. Shortlisted applicants must attend interview. International applicants are offered a telephone/Skype interview.
Applicants should have an understanding of the role of physiotherapy practice and research within the current health and well-being agenda. Relevant visits to clinical locations, voluntary work or part-time employment in an area where the impact of disability is experienced are desirable, but not essential.
Students have to clearly articulate their motivations for applying to the DPT course.
English language
IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 03 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
54250 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: 17 GBP