Course Overview

As a Physiotherapist you can help people affected by illness, injury or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. Youll take a €˜whole person approach to health €“ fully involving patients in their own care through education, awareness and empowerment. On this hands-on course youll study the core areas of physiotherapy and apply them to clinical situations. These include clinical placements in a variety of NHS and private settings to help you prepare for your future career as a Physiotherapist. Youll also build up valuable experience in supporting long-term condition management programmes and a musculoskeletal clinic at the university or in a local clinic. Youll use state-of-the-art facilities €“ treatment rooms, rehabilitation space, a hospital ward, a skills laboratory, a biomechanics laboratory, physiology laboratories, a strength and conditioning suite, fitness suite and a simulated €˜home environment.

General Eligibility

• You will have completed an honours degree in the last five years, achieving a 2:1 or 1st class award or be predicted to achieve this grade if nearing the completion of a relevant degree programme. Your previous degree should be in biological sciences, sports science / therapy, or a healthcare course with significant anatomy and physiology components.

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above, or an equivalent qualification.

• If you don’t have a traditional GCSE, get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to advise you.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• 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.