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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Physiotherapy is a science-based healthcare profession where practitioners use their skills to improve and manage a wide range of medical conditions. Physiotherapists help people affected by illness, injury, or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education, and advice. Youll take a €˜whole-person approach to healthfully involving patients in their own care through education, awareness, and empowerment. Youll study the core subjects of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology in order to apply these to clinical situations. Your studies will include clinical placements in a variety of NHS and private settings to give you a diverse experience to prepare for your future career as a Physiotherapist.

General Eligibility

136 UCAS tariff points, AAB at A levels including a grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology or PE. DDD at BTEC when the core subject is science-based, or a Merit in your T-Level in a science based subject.

Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a science-based subject or Health Professions. Applicants required to meet 136 tariff points (example of achieving this would be 39 distinctions and 6 merits).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • Physiotherapy Practice I

  • Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics

  • Introduction to Systems Anatomy and Physiology

  • Exercise, Health and Well-being

  • Scientific Enquiry

  • Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • Clinical Placement II and III

  • Physiotherapy Practice II- Integrated Care

  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice I

  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice II

  • Neurological Physiotherapy

  • Research Design and Analysis

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • Clinical Placement II and III

  • Physiotherapy Practice II- Integrated Care

  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice I

  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice II

  • Neurological Physiotherapy

  • Research Design and Analysis

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

If English is not your first language, you are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of proficiency. This needs to be at Academic IELTS at 7.0 with no element below 6.5 in all sections of the test.

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