Course summary
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) predicts the UK will need another 6700 physiotherapists by 2025 as demand grows due to an ageing population and an increase in people living with long-term conditions. Our CSP-accredited course gives you the skills you need for a successful career in this expanding field. With this course you graduate as a professional able to work collaboratively alongside members of the NHS and with other clinical exercise and musculoskeletal therapists operating beyond the NHS. It teaches you the core skills you need to assess and diagnose patients’ problems – whether caused by accident illness or ageing - then to formulate and implement treatment plans involving exercise physical activity and therapy. Teaching is informed by research and delivered through lectures seminars tutorials and practical classes. You take part in debates student-led presentations and workshops alongside periods on clinical practice placements. The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) and its comprehensive curriculum is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Why choose this course?
- Put your knowledge into practice on placements and in real-life simulations using our high-spec facilities and equipment
- Complete a minimum of 1000 hours of work-based learning during the course
- Train alongside other health professionals preparing you to work collaboratively in health settings across public private voluntary and independent sectors
- Learn from a multidisciplinary team with expertise across a range of fields including physiotherapy other musculoskeletal therapies occupational therapy anatomy biomechanics physiology and pathology as well as research
- Study a course which trains you to work in a range of contexts and settings opening up a variety of career paths within the NHS and in other health and fitness settings
- Gain an accredited qualification in a sector where qualified professionals are in high demand
Modules
Areas of study may include:
- Professional and clinical skills
- Research skills
- Physiology for physiotherapists
- Physiotherapy first interventions
- Physiotherapeutic management of cardiovascular - respiratory conditions
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
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:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DDD
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
We are happy to consider applicants with alternative qualifications and/or work experience. If you would like to check if your qualifications will be accepted please contact the Admissions Team.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
We would strongly recommend that all successful applicants (unless exempt on medical grounds) receive a full course of Covid-19 vaccinations prior to commencing the course.
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU