Physiotherapy (Foundation Year)

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

Part of the medical team helping a mother to regain movement after a stroke. Getting an athlete back on the pitch after tearing their anterior cruciate ligament. Easing a 4 year's old long-term breathing problems, caused by cystic fibrosis.

All of these scenarios have one thing in common; a physiotherapist. Amongst a team of skilled healthcare professionals – including doctors and nurses – physiotherapists independently identify, assess and analyse physical problems caused by injury, illness or ageing and treat them by taking a holistic approach using skills such as manual therapy, exercise or

Key highlights

Introduces how physiotherapists assess and treat injury, illness and ageing
Covers holistic treatment approaches including manual therapy and exercise
Explores physiotherapy across stroke rehabilitation, sports injury and respiratory care
Prepares students for physiotherapy work within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points CCC from a maximum of three A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
BTEC: MMM — BTEC National Diploma; BTEC National Extended Diploma
Access to HE Diploma — in a relevant subject with at least 45 credits at Level 3 with a minimum of 9 credits at Distinction and 27 credits at Merit or equivalent
Additional condition: interview — Next, we will review the personal statement and reference to determine which applicants will be invited for an interview.

Scholarships

International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000
Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Physiotherapist
Sports physiotherapist
Respiratory physiotherapist
Neurological physiotherapist
Rehabilitation assistant

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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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