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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy  (Hons)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)

  • ID:UH440142
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration:
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  • Type:Full-time

Fees (GBP)

  • TuitionFee/Year:£17,750.00
  • LivingFee/Year:£12,000.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:£776.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:£17,750.00
  • LivingFee/Year:£12,000.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:£776.00
Estimated Total/program:
£91,578.00
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

English requirements

  • GCSE: Grade 5/C in English, Mathematics and Science.
  • IGCSE English at grade C or above.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any band).

Course Information

This dynamic course gives you the sound knowledgeable and placement experiences to become a skilled, contemporary Physiotherapist. Covering anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, Physiotherapy practice and electrotherapy, the course hones your skills and provides opportunities for you to work with other healthcare professionals. You will carry out a two-week practice placement in Semester A and a four-week placement at the end of the first year in Semester C.  During the second year there are two, five-week practice placements and in the final year you will carry out three, five-week practice placements By adding an additional short course to your degree, you can gain level 2 and 3 qualifications with PD:Approval and gain entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals, boosting your employability.

  • Over 95% of students said that they were satisfied with the learning opportunities, resources and community on the course (NSS 2019)
  • First Physiotherapy programme in the country to incorporate level 2 - Gym Instructor (2nd year) and level 3 - Exercise Referral (3rd year) qualifications within its degree studies, allowing students entry to the Register of Exercise Professions (REPs)
  • Due to our integrated thematic problem based style of teaching we are able to send our students on practice placements in the January of their first year of study to embed their theoretical and practical skills early on in their careers

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Degree programmes are structured into levels, 4, 5 and 6.  These correspond to your first, second and third/final year of study.  Below you can see what modules you’ll be studying in each.  

Level 4

Module, Credits, Compulsory/optional

  • Foundations for Physiotherapy Practice, 30 Credits, Compulsory
  • Cardiorespiratory 1, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Neurosciences 1, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Musculoskeletal 1, 30 Credits, Compulsory
  • Practice Education 1: Respect and Dignity, 30 Credits, Compulsory

Level 5

Module, Credits, Compulsory/optional

  • Research Methods, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Cardiorespiratory 2, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Neurosciences 2, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Practice Education 2: Compassion, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Complex Patient Care, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Practice Education 3 - Everyone Counts, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Musculoskeletal 2, 30 Credits, Compulsory

Level 6

Module, Credits, Compulsory/optional

  • Enhancing Health & Social Care through Inter-professional Education, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Physiotherapy Practice in Health and Social Care, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Practice Education 4: Working Together for Patients, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Advancing Practice, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Practice Education 5: Improving Lives, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Practice Education 6: Commitment to Quality Care, 15 Credits, Compulsory
  • Applied Research, 30 Credits, Compulsory
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Graduates of this programme will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of professional career opportunities both within the NHS and the private sector.
  • 100% of our Physiotherapy graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance-Single: 776 GBP/year

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