Robert Gordon University was rated Scotland's Number 1 University for graduate employment (2nd in the UK) with The Times Good University Guide 2011 and The Guardian University Guide 2011 naming Robert Gordon University as the best modern university in the UK.

Robert Gordon University is the professional university, providing first class courses that are accredited and informed by global industry bodies. The University’s excellent reputation helps it to attract students from all over the world and has been pleased to provide our graduates with the skills that has seen them instantly been absorbed into physical therapy employment.

Our MSc Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy) Pre-Registration is the only course in the UK to be recognised by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Graduates from this course can therefore go on to pursue their career in North America as well as a range of other countries across the globe.

At Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland we have an excellent international reputation for delivering Physical Therapy training in a dynamic and modern setting. What’s more, Aberdeen provides an excellent base for study and has a thriving student community. All our courses are constantly updated to ensure we meet the changing needs of physical therapy employers and patients.

In conjunction with the British Council and the Scottish Government, Robert Gordon University is offering a small number of scholarships for MSc Physiotherapy students who are US Nationals, through the Saltire Scholarship Scheme. Details can be found by clicking here.

To apply for Federal Guaranteed Student loans, American students must go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), when prompted you must enter Robert Gordon University's school code, which is G31028.

Once you have completed the online form, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) which details how much money you are eligible to borrow.

The next stage is to locate a lender in the USA and obtain an Master Promissory Note (MPN), you must send the MPN, together with the SAR, and a letter outlining what you would like to borrow to Robert Gordon University. The University will certify the loan and amount, and return the paperwork. Once your file is complete with your lender, they should send a cheque directly to Robert Gordon University. The University will retain the cost of your tuition fees, and give you the remaining funds for your living expenses.