University of Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Physiotherapy is recognised as a healthcare profession where human movement and function are viewed as central components of individual health, wellbeing and quality of life. Physiotherapy uses physical approaches in the prevention and treatment of disease, injury and disability recognising that physical, psychological, social and environmental factors may limit movement and function. The course content is designed with you in mind, aligning with the direction of the profession.

Our goal is to help you become a well-rounded, safe, and effective physiotherapist who can communicate effectively with service users, carers, peers, and other healthcare professionals. By combining scientific knowledge with practical skills, we aim to equip you with the capabilities to practice at the highest level across all areas of the profession. Additionally, you’ll develop essential skills for lifelong learning, empowering you to enhance service delivery and become a future leader in the field.

Key highlights

  • Combines scientific knowledge with practical physiotherapy skills
  • Covers physical approaches to preventing and treating disease, injury and disability
  • Builds communication skills with service users, carers and healthcare professionals
  • Prepares you to practise across all areas of the profession
  • Develops lifelong learning and leadership skills for future service delivery

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Text: Our typical offer is in the region of 112-128 UCAS points from three A Level passes or equivalent such as T Levels which must include at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, PE, or a health-related subject at grade B or above. Please note, we don't accept General Studi…
  • GCSE: C — to include English Language, Mathematics
  • BTEC: DDM — Extended National Diploma (Sport and Exercise Science, Health Science, and Applied Science preferred

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Physiotherapist
  • Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
  • Sports physiotherapist
  • Neurological physiotherapist
  • Respiratory physiotherapist
  • Paediatric physiotherapist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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