Course summary
If someone’s suffered an injury, has an illness or disability, the physiotherapist helps restore movement and function to as near normal as possible – and is therefore a key member of the health care team. The GCU programme develops graduates who are both innovative and skilled. As physiotherapists with a genuinely scientific outlook, they can deal with patients in a variety of settings, neurorehabilitation to musculoskeletal, respiratory care to industry. To develop the skills required in physiotherapy you’ll practise on other students in your class. Your learning is also supported by visiting the clinical simulation lab, field trips, practice education placements and e-learning. Students gain experience in an elective placement, which can take place in the UK or abroad.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B160
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Not accepted
Scottish HND - Pass
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
T Level - D
SWAP Access to Health and Biological Sciences at Glasgow Clyde College (Cardonald Campus) with BBB at 1st attempt Other SWAP Access to Science/Health based courses are considered on an individual basis Other qualifications considered: BSC Hons Sport Science and Exercise Physiology from Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland Health Science & Physiology Degree from IT Sligo is considered if completing full 3 years with an average of 70%. Higher Certificate in Physiology and Health Science, IT Carlow Ireland, this is a 2 year course – with an average of 70%. Sports Science and Health in IT Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland – with average of 70%.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - ABBBC
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Arranged by the University
Interview
TBC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £14500* | Year 1 |
| International | £14500* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
The fee amount provided is for 2023-24, details of the 2024-25 fees will be updated in autumn 2023. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Sponsorship information
The fees and financial support that are relevant to you depend on where you lived before coming to university.
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA