Course Overview

Physiotherapists enjoy a challenging and rewarding career, working with patients in a variety of settings, from intensive care to community care, helping those affected by injury, illness, or disability to fulfill their potential and rebuild their life. Physiotherapy also plays an important role in injury prevention and health and wellbeing.

In addition to the knowledge and expertise you will need to be a first-rate physiotherapist, at Worcester you will study leadership throughout that will enhance your degree and help you develop your career. With our commitment to inter-professional learning, you will also gain experience working alongside Occupational Therapy and other Allied Health students, invaluable teamwork experience for anyone hoping to work in the modern inter-disciplinary health sector.

General Eligibility

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C/4 and above including English Language, Mathematics, and Science. University of Worcester GCSE Maths and English equivalency tests are also accepted.

And

120 UCAS tariff points or BBB, to include A2 Grade B minimum in Biology / Human Biology / PE (General Studies not accepted). 120 points must be achieved in A2 subjects or equivalent

University of Worcester Health Care Foundation Year welcomed with a B grade average and at least a B in the ‘Science for Healthcare’ module

BTEC Extended National Diploma (Sport & Exercise Science, Health Science, and Applied Science preferred) DDD. Other BTEC National Diplomas may be considered with AS or A2 Biology / Human Biology / PE at grade B

Irish Leaving Certificate: 3A and 3B grades in 6 Higher Level papers in one sitting, including 2 science subjects of which one should be Biology

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Apprentices whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS 6 (with no less than 5.5 in any component).