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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Northumbria University Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BSc Physiotherapy course has been developed to equip you with the key skills required to successfully pursue a career in this exciting profession. Boasting a comprehensive curriculum, you will learn the fundamental skills required to successfully help and treat patients physical problems caused by illness, accident, or aging. Teaching is delivered through a series of lectures, workshops, and real-life simulations, which will be further supported through the completion of clinical practice placement. The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). On successful completion of the course, you are eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC to work as a physiotherapist within the UK. Our BSc Physiotherapy course is highly valued by employers and celebrates over a 90% employment rate within six months of successful completion. 96% of students believe that their course has provided them with the opportunities to apply what they have learnt (NSS, 2019).

General Eligibility

128 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language and a Science at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. Additional Requirements: Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Health and Care Professions Council's suitability for registration requirements.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Academic Language Skills for Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (Core – for International and EU students only)

  • MSK anatomy and physiology (Core)

  • Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice (Core)

  • Physiotherapy Placement 1 (Core)

  • Cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology (Core)

  • Neurological anatomy and physiology (Core)

  • Academic and Professional Skills (Core)

2 Year 2
  • Academic Language Skills for Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (Core – for International and EU students only)

  • Acute and Early Management (Core)

  • Assessment and management of movement and function (Core)

  • Physiotherapy Placement 2 (Core)

  • Assessment and management of long-term conditions (Core)

  • Research Design and Analysis (Core)

  • Physical Activity & Health (Core)

3 Year 3
  • Physiotherapy Placement 3 (Core)

  • Physiotherapy Across the Life Course (Core)

  • Clinical reasoning in Physiotherapy (Core)

  • Innovation, leadership and preparation for working life (Core)

  • SER UG Project (Core)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS7.0
  • TOEFL109
  • PTE79
  • Duolingo100
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

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