Course summary
Physiotherapists help people rehabilitate and regain movement after an illness or injury, treating patients with muscle and skeletal injuries, as well as with neurological and breathing problems. This course is suited to graduates of health and life science disciplines who want to pursue a career in physiotherapy. It has been specifically designed to develop qualified practitioners who are proactive, flexible and able to meet the changing needs of health and social care. You will learn via a variety of methods, including classroom-based learning, simulated practical exercises, self-directed learning and practice placements in a variety of healthcare environments including acute NHS hospital trusts, community-based services, mental health trusts and private hospitals. This will help you become proactive, flexible and able to meet the rapidly-changing prerequisites of social and health care. Course highlights
- This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and is available to students from within the UK and internationally.
- Time spent on practice placements, treating patients under supervision both in hospital and community settings.
- Specialist facilities include our state-of-the-art simulation centre, dedicated physiotherapy labs, pathology museum, anatomy and dissection rooms, which enable you to learn clinical skills and practise techniques in a safe environment.
Modules
We operate a modular system for this course which means the qualification is obtained by a process of credit accumulation – a model used on courses throughout the UK and Europe. You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/physiotherapy-pre-registration#structure
Assessment method
Progress throughout the course is assessed through a combination of essays, written reports and presentations, written and practical examinations, clinical assessments and a research dissertation. You can find further information about assessment methods for this course on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/physiotherapy-pre-registration#teaching-and-learning
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
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:
- B161
- Institution code:
- S49
- Campus name:
- St George's, University Of London
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
You can find extensive information about the support St George's provides for International students on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/offer-holders/international-student-support. This includes guidance on the visa application process, preparing for your studies, enrolment, support during your studies, and English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
2:1 (upper second class) Honours in any relevant subject. This may include (but is not limited to): biology, behavioural science, sports science, physiology, health science, or a health-related profession which ideally contains human anatomy and physiology. Degrees must be completed, awarded and certified by 1 August in the year of entry. Failure to comply with this may result in the withdrawal of any offer issued by St George’s. Experience of the research process and/or completion of an undergraduate dissertation are essential. Applicants who obtain lower than 2:1 honours undergraduate degree, or have completed their undergraduate degree outside of a five year period including the year of application, will be considered if their application is supported by another: biology, behavioural science, sports science, physiology, health science, or a health-related profession masters/PhD degree. These applicants are required to obtain a minimum of merit at master level.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/physiotherapy-pre-registration#entry-criteria
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
You can find detailed information about what to expect from a St George's MMI (multiple mini interview) on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-study/how-to-apply/multiple-mini-interview-mmis
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 7.0 overall (including minimum 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in all other components) |
English language requirements
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £20100 | Year 1 |
International | £20100 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
St George's, University of London
Cranmer Terrace
Wandsworth
SW17 0RE