11May
UndergraduateCourse summary
As a Physiotherapist you’ll work to promote patient’s health and wellbeing, and restore their movement and function to as near normal as possible, in a wide variety of health settings; from intensive care units to Premier League sports clubs. You’ll have the opportunity to make a positive difference to patient’s lives in this rewarding career. This practically applied course will enable you to effectively assess and treat a wide variety of patients, with an ability to analyse and evaluate your practice, in order to meet the demands of the rapidly changing health sector; with competencies beyond those expected of a graduate. The vital clinical placement aspect of the course will provide you with the practical and real-world experiences which will help to enhance your employability after graduation and give you an insight into how you will change tomorrow for your patients. The former BSc version of this course is ranked 1st in the UK for graduate prospects, and 1st in Scotland for teaching quality and student experience. The Times Good University Guide 2018, published in 2017
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:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
Scottish HNC - Not accepted
Scottish HND - Pass
HNC (BTEC) - Not accepted
HND (BTEC) - P
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
T Level - D*
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBBBB
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 7.0 overall, with no component lower than 6.5, or an equivalent. |
These are the requirements of the HCPC and supersede the standard University English Language requirements.
Further Information on English language requirements
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
| Republic of Ireland | £6930* | Year 1 |
| England | £6930* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6930* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6930* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6930* | Year 1 |
| EU | £6930* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| International | £16490* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB