Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course 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. Our academic team ensure your learning is informed by research, and you consolidate your knowledge and skills through groupwork, student-led presentations and practical workshops alongside periods on clinical practice placements. Find out if you are eligible for £5,000 a year NHS learning support funding The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (the registering body).
On successful course completion, you graduate as a professional, able to work collaboratively alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team in the NHS and other sectors.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council, the registering body
- Learn to assess and diagnose problems caused by accident, illness or ageing
- Plan and deliver treatment using exercise, physical activity and therapy
- Clinical practice placements consolidate your knowledge and practical skills
- Research-informed teaching through groupwork, presentations and practical workshops
- Graduate ready to work in NHS multidisciplinary teams
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — 120 UCAS tariff points including 112 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent (must include an A-level science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or PE).
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Physiotherapist
- NHS Physiotherapist
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- Sports Physiotherapist
- Community Physiotherapist
- Rehabilitation Physiotherapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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