Course summary

Course overview: As a physiotherapist, you make a lifelong difference to the way people function physically, socially and psychologically, using therapeutic intervention to optimise their abilities through health promotion, preventative healthcare and rehabilitation. You gain knowledge, skills and practise to be a safe, autonomous and professional practitioner. Physiotherapy core skills include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, movement analysis and electrotherapy. As part of your placement experience you participate in a shift pattern rota or work weekends. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. On completion of your degree, you can apply for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). In addition to physiotherapy journals, databases such as TURIST and TUPACK for MRI, x-ray, CT and Ultrasound images aid your learning and familiarise you with the software used in the NHS. Extracurricular opportunities open to you include the Elite Athlete Internship scheme, mentoring programmes or working as a research assistant. Please note 100% attendance is expected during this programme. All new and continuing students on this course will receive a £5,000 maintenance grant each year if they’re eligible. If eligible, you will not need to pay it back. Top reasons to study this course 1. Physiotherapy is an internationally recognised profession offering global career opportunities. 2. Bespoke contemporary physiotherapy facilities including labs, simulated ward space, hydrotherapy pool, simulation suite and IT suite. 3. Opportunities to undertake an elective placement home or abroad. 4. International exchange programme to explore international health care. 5. Teaching team collectively have a wealth of experience so you benefit from their practical and academic expertise. After the course: This degree can lead to a lifelong career with opportunities for progression and development. The need for physiotherapists is growing globally, so job opportunities are likely to increase. Opportunities are available for employment within the NHS, private sector or charitable trusts – in hospitals, GP surgeries, schools, industry and in the community. You could also consider a career working in clinical research or teaching, in the UK or overseas.