Physiotherapy
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice • Professional Skills and Practice • Introduction to primary and community care • Introduction to Secondary Care • Anatomy of the neurological, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems • Physiology of nerve conduction, respiration, muscle contraction, response to exercise, inflammation, healing, and pain (acute and chronic)
Key highlights
- Covers fundamentals of physiotherapy practice and professional skills
- Introduces physiotherapy in primary, community and secondary care settings
- Studies anatomy of neurological, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems
- Explores physiology of exercise, inflammation, healing and acute and chronic pain
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 128 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB (including at least 40 points from either Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education or Social Sci…
- A-level: ABB — including at least 40 points from either Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry
- T-level: Merit — …Physical Education or Social Science e.g. Health & Social Care, Psychology) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM - BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended…
- BTEC: DDM — …Education or Social Science e.g. Health & Social Care, Psychology) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM - BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended Project) GCSE:…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 128
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Physiotherapist
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
- Neurological physiotherapist
- Respiratory physiotherapist
- Sports physiotherapist
- Community physiotherapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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