University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

A physiotherapy degree at Herts will equip you with essential knowledge and hands-on experience to become a proficient and contemporary physiotherapist. Designed for aspiring healthcare professionals, it covers critical topics such as anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, physiotherapy practice, and electrotherapy. As a student on our physiotherapy course, you will engage in several practical placements.

These opportunities will enable you to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, enhancing your interdisciplinary skills.

Key highlights

  • Covers anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics
  • Includes specialist teaching in physiotherapy practice and electrotherapy
  • Several practical placements throughout the course
  • Placements involve working alongside other healthcare professionals
  • Builds interdisciplinary skills for contemporary physiotherapy practice

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 128-136 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)128-136
  • A-level: ABB-AAB — to include Including two appropriate science*, sport or healthcare subjects at a minimum of 'A' and 'B' grades and a further 'B' grade in another…
  • International Baccalaureate: 33 — IB points) from a minimum of 2x HL subjects at grade 6 or above and 1x HL subjects at grade 5 above
  • BTEC: DMM-DDD — BTEC: DMM-DDD
  • Access to HE Diploma — to include at least 36x level 3 credits at Distinction and 9x level 3 credits at Merit
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — All applicants will be subject to fraud and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health (OH) Screening on commencement of the programme.
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — All applicants will be subject to fraud and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health (OH) Screening on commencement of the programme.
  • T-level: Pass — Access Diploma to include at least 36x level 3 credits at Distinction and 9x level 3 credits at Merit

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Physiotherapist
  • Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
  • Sports physiotherapist
  • Neurological physiotherapist
  • Respiratory physiotherapist
  • Rehabilitation specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £1,800

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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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