Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons)

Humans are complex beings, yet injury or disease can disrupt bodily functions. Our newly accredited Physiotherapy BSc equips you with essential knowledge, clinical skills, and confidence through clinical placements, case-based learning, and simulated practice. We lead in physiotherapy education, ensuring high standards via real-life case studies that integrate anatomy with patient care. All modules span the full year for comprehensive understanding, complemented by six five-week supervised placements in settings like cardio-respiratory, neurology, and community environments. These experiences build expertise, preparing you for a successful career in healthcare.In your first year, you'll establish foundational physiotherapy knowledge through case studies and theory. The second year deepens global perspectives and clinical abilities, including three five-week placements. In the final year, you'll refine skills, undertake leadership roles, complete three more placements, and conduct a personalized research project under expert guidance, fostering adaptability for future healthcare challenges.

Your first year will see you gain the foundational knowledge of physiotherapy. Through real-life and simulated case studies, you'll build not only your clinical skills but also the anatomy and theory behind the principles of physiotherapy. Each module lasts the entire year, enabling you to gain a thorough understanding of each area, and ensure you are prepared for placements in year two. In your second year, you'll continue to deepen your understanding of physiotherapy at local and global levels, as well as broaden your clinical skills and ability to work professionally. It will also see you begin your placements. You'll undertake three, five-week placements in a range of settings. In your final year, you'll refine and focus your knowledge and skills, continue to grow as a clinician and leader, and conduct a final year research project in an area of your choosing. You'll continue to build your practical and clinical skills on placement during this year. This year you'll complete three five-week placements. You'll also complete an investigative piece of work in your final year dissertation project. This is an opportunity to carry out your own research in an area that interests you personally, with the guidance of our expert academics.