BSc Physiotherapy
Entry requirements
120-128 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBB-ABB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points). BTEC/CTEC: DDM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications. National Extended Certificate/ Foundation Diploma/ Technical Diploma/ Extended Diplomas in Applied Science. International Baccalaureate: 120-128 UCAS tariff points. To include a minimum of grade 5 in Standard or Higher level English and Maths and a minimum of grade 5 in a Higher level Science. T-Level - Merit or Distinction/ Distinction* in Health, Healthcare Science or Science. A science A-level or equivalent at grade C or above. Biology or human biology are preferred, but other sciences are acceptable. Level 3 BTEC science qualifications graded merit or above are considered on an individual basis. Applicants to this course are expected to attend an interview at the University. Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about the format of the interview on receipt of your application. Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mat
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes over 975 hours of practice-based learning across multiple healthcare settings. Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration to practise as a physiotherapist in the UK.
Modules
- Leadership Development 1: Professional Self and Practice Based Learning
- Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Science
- Fundamental Clinical Assessment Skills
- Introduction to Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice
- Introduction to Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice
- Introduction to Neurological Physiotherapy Practice
- Practice Based Learning
- Prehabilitation, Acute and In-patient Physiotherapy
- Outpatient and Community based Physiotherapy
- Applied Research Skills
- Leadership Development 2: Collaborative Practice
- Research Dissertation
- Leadership Development 3: Managing Change as an Autonomous Professional
- Criticality in Contemporary Physiotherapy
- Level 6 Practice Based Learning