The UK is renowned for its academic excellence and there is no doubt that the UK is the global leader in quality of research. There are 2 types of masters degree available, 1 year and 2 years UK master's degree programs, offering great value for money and allowing you to move on with your career more quickly. For a freshly graduated 2 years masters is best, whereas if you hold work experience; 1 year master's degree is good.
Studying for a postgraduate degree in the UK can definitely transform your career.
Selecting which Masters program you want to study is a difficult task especially when you have so many options to consider. And once you have chosen what you want to study it's important to get your application right.
After getting started with what type of course to study, you might still find a lot of relevant courses to choose from around the country.
Weigh up the following to help make an informed decision
Your interest-
What is your field of interest in a post graduate course? Do they have scarcity in the country?
Your background
What is your work background, where have you been working? What kind of patients were you treating ? There are plenty of different fields such as Sports, sports and exercises, MSK, Cardio, Neuro.
Your financial management-Fees & Funding
What is your budget for study? If you are budget constrained, in that case we would suggest you take a student loan; because the UK govt has brought back the Post study work visa of two years. This will offer you two years of stay in the UK after successful completion of your degree to repay your student loan.
Your city selection
If you have a specific city in mind, consider its pros and cons. Such as the cost of living. London is the costliest in terms of living.
Your university selection
Do you have any specific university, what is the ranking of that university?
Your course selection
The course selection is very important when you are going to the UK. You must select that Physiotherapy course which is recognized by HCPC, so that you will get your HCPC registration very easily at the end of the course. Other important things are modules which you are going to get taught.
Living cost
Living cost is high in cities like London, whereas Sheffield, Manchester, Coventry, Preston are considered student friendly and budget friendly.
How to select the right postgraduate Physiotherapy course for yourself from different universities, when most of them sound similar. If you are unsure, here are some ideas on how to choose the right one for you.
First, decide on:
Degree you are receiving
Subject/Modules you are learning
Length of the course
Nature of course, if it’s taught or research-based
If it’s full-time or part-time
If you’re crystal clear about above mentioned points, and you’ve checked the entry requirements, the other differences between similar courses may be
Which course is most helpful to your career aspirations?
Is this course HCPC registered or not?
How is the course structured?
If you are considering the UK as your destination for higher studies, get in touch with our experts today.
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