BSc Physiotherapy
Entry requirements
All applicants must demonstrate sufficient professional insight into the breadth of the role of physiotherapists (not just sports injuries) in their personal statement. All applications require a relevant reference with their application. Conditional offers will be made subject to meeting academic entry requirements, and the applicant must attend at least one of the following: An in-person UEL open day/offer holder event An online webinar Face-to-face contact with a profession-specific academic team member from one of the events above Note: The admissions tutor reserves the right to reject an applicant or arrange a formal interview if there are concerns regarding professional suitability encountered during the above events. UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer) 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in three subjects – Extended Project Qualifications (EPQ) are not recognised BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level Note: There is no advanced standing (i.e. progression into Level 5 Physiotherapy at UEL from any other course of study). Personal training, massage therapy, and beauty therapy courses are not recognised as relevant academic study. We also welcome applications from students taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Clinical placements are completed across NHS and private sector settings, meeting the HCPC's required clinical hours. An elective placement offers the option to practise in a different healthcare system. Graduates may apply for HCPC registration and CSP membership.
Modules
- Fundamentals in chemistry and biology
- Health education study skills
- Health and wellbeing in action
- Mental wealth and professional fitness
- Becoming a Professional in Healthcare
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Function 1
- Cardiovascular Anatomy and Systems
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Function 2
- Introduction to Exercise and Rehabilitation
- Professional Practice (Mental Wealth)
- Neurological Anatomy and Systems
- Practice Placement for Physiotherapy 1
- Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Neurological Physiotherapy
- Interpreting Research Evidence to Inform Practice
- Physiotherapy Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Practice Placement for Physiotherapy 2
- Practice Placement for Physiotherapy 3
- Complex Critical Care
- Research and Professional Development
- Health Promotion and Non-Communicable Diseases
- Enterprise and Innovation
- Practice Placement for Physiotherapy 6 (Elective)
- Practice Placement for Physiotherapy 4
- Practice Placement for Physiotherapy 5