Program Overview

Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

Physiotherapy is a career where you can play a vital role in supporting people to live the best life they can, maximising their health, wellbeing and quality of life through movement, exercise, manual therapy and education.

What You'll Study

• Year One
  • Understanding Human Health and Function - 20 credits
  • Exploring Human Movement - 20 credits
  • Person-Centred Approaches to Physiotherapy - 20 credits
  • Placement 1: Introduction to Practice-based Learning - 20 credits
  • Becoming a Professional Practitioner - 20 credits
  • Evidence: Your Profession in a Global Context - 20 credits
• Year Two
  • Pathways of Care in Physiotherapy Practice - 20 credits
  • Placement 2: Progressing Practice-based Learning - 20 credits
  • Optimising Health and Wellbeing - 20 credits
  • Placement 3: Developing Towards Independent Practice - 20 credits
  • Values-Based Physiotherapy - 20 credits
  • Exploring Knowledge Through Curiosity - 20 credits
• Final Year
  • Placement 4: Engaging in Quality Practice - 20 credits
  • Exploring Physiotherapy Practice - 20 credits
  • Facilitating Change Through Physiotherapy - 20 credits
  • Placement 5: Developing Autonomous Practice - 20 credits
  • Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional - 20 credits
  • The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project - 20 credits

How You'll Learn

• Structured teaching sessions
• Group work
• Self-directed learning
• Clinical placement opportunities

Teaching Contact Hours

• 15-18 teaching hours per week in the first year
• Practice-based learning forms an essential part of the course
• Guided and independent study

Assessment

• Written coursework
• Practice placements
• Virtual Simulated Placements
• Simulations
• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations or viva voces
• Presentations

Entry Requirements

• UK: 120 UCAS points, BBB to include Biology, GCSE maths, English and one science at grade 4/C or Functional Skills Level 2
• International: IELTS 7.0 overall, 30 points to include Biology at Higher level
• Additional requirements: successful interview, suitable reference, evidence of experience in healthcare

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year
• EU: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary, £19,850 per year without EU Support Bursary
• International: £19,850 per year
• NHS payment: £5,000 per year, extra payments worth up to £3,000

Facilities

• Alison Gingell Building with mock healthcare settings
• Hospital wards
• Community houses
• Strength and Conditioning Suite

Careers and Opportunities

• Employability is considered throughout the course
• Practice placements help develop skills needed upon graduation
• Opportunities in healthcare environments, private practice, sports, specialist education, and leadership

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

• Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)