14Mar
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Physiotherapy is an evolving profession and highly skilled, evidence-based physiotherapists are in great demand across the UK. Join us to develop the knowledge, skills and expertise you’ll need to become a qualified physiotherapist, eligible for HCPC registration and ready to provide high quality treatment and rehabilitation to your patients. On the course you’ll work under the guidance of experienced clinicians and will treat patients, observe other practitioners and participate in all aspects of physiotherapy-focused care, including participating in case conferences, ward rounds and a range of visits. When you choose to study at our small, specialist university, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people all either working or studying in health sciences. Units dedicated to mental health and person-centred care, delivered in cooperation with experts from our psychology department, will form an integral part of your learning. You’ll be among the first students to access our newly developed Integrated Rehabilitation Centre, and our fantastic placement opportunities, including within our own on-site clinics, will give you the experience to enter the world of physiotherapy work-ready.
Modules
Core units Concepts of Practice Human Science in Practice Professional Practice Developing Physiotherapy Practice Skills 1 Physiotherapy Practice 1 Person-centred Practice Mental Health Developing Physiotherapy Skills 2 Research Methods in Health Sciences Advanced Practice Skills Physiotherapy Practice 2 Physiotherapy Dissertation
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
- Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of
How to apply
International applicants
Please note to be accepted onto this course; you will also need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum standards of English. For this course, applicants are required to achieve the equivalent of an IELTS (academic) score of 7.0 or above with no less than 6.0 in each section.
Entry requirements
A first or second class (2:1 or 2:2) BSc (Hons) degree in a relevant science-based subject. Examples of relevant subjects include sport and exercise science, sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, human biology, biomedical sciences, anatomy and physiology. Alternatively: An existing qualification in nursing, midwifery or relevant Allied Health Profession (e.g: osteopathy or chiropractic).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17684 | Year 1 |
| International | £17684 | 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
Health Sciences University reserves the right to increase your tuition fees each year, reflecting the changes in costs of delivering your course, improving the educational services we provide to you, and any changes in government policy or regulation.
In line with our tuition fee policy, your tuition fee will not exceed a 10% increase on the previous academic year’s tuition fee (subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time).
New students are required to undertake a Enhanced DBS (criminal convictions check/national police check) and a Pre-enrolment Health & Vaccination Screening. The costs of these are covered by the student.
There may be additional course related costs you will need to budget for to fully participate in and complete the course. For more information about additional costs for this course please visit https://www.hsu.ac.uk/student-life/student-finances/additional-costs/
Provider information
Health Sciences University
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF