BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

• A Level: Including passes at A2 in at least three subjects minimum Grade BBB (AS Levels not accepted) and must include Biology or Chemistry
• International Baccalaureate: Diploma with 28 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, must include Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level.
• Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the university.

Note: We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths. All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview and will be required to pass a literacy and numeracy test.

English Language Requirements:

• Overall IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

In your first year, you’ll get to grips with physiotherapy fundamentals. Learning about rehabilitation and how patients develop and maintain physical function and movement are key components.

In years two and three the emphasis moves to more specialist areas such as musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurological issues. You’ll also work on your decision-making, learning how to manage patients with complex conditions.

Throughout your course, you’ll undertake clinical placements with NHS trusts or private healthcare organisations.

Year 1

• Applied Healthcare Science
• Foundations to Practice 
• Human Body – Locomotor 1 
• Human Body – Locomotor 2 
• Physiotherapy Skills
• Work-Integrated Learning 1 

Year 2

• Cardiopulmonary Health
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 
• Neurological Rehabilitation 
• Research Methods 
• Work-Integrated Learning 2
• Work-Integrated Learning 3 

Year 3

• Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Complex practice and ongoing care 
• Process and Conduct of Research
• Social Enterprise and Professional practice 
• Work-Integrated Learning 4 – Elective
• Work-Integrated Learning 5
• Work-Integrated Learning 6