Physiotherapy

UCAS code: B160

Here's what Leeds Beckett University says about its Physiotherapy course.

Promote and support a healthy body through physical movements. You'll experience hands-on placements in the NHS, sports clubs, schools and private clinics.

What is physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which involves working with people to improve their own health and wellbeing. Learn to use physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical function on this Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) approved programme.

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As part of this course, you’ll:

• Develop collaborative working skills and put them into practice working with patients, their carers, and other health professionals

• Be encouraged to reflect on your practice to aid your professional development

• Experience placements within a variety of health and social care settings, including the NHS, sports clubs, schools, and private clinics in specialist areas – cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology, and paediatrics

• Study cutting-edge content taught by our research-led rehabilitation and health professions academic community

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Boost your employability You'll have the opportunity to get involved with many volunteering activities, and we have numerous partnerships with local and international charities. Plus, you'll benefit from guest speakers across a range of clinical specialities, who'll support your lectures and practical sessions.

Register with the HCPC after you graduate On successful completion of this course, you'll be eligible to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and become recognised as a physiotherapist. The HCPC have certain standards all registrants must meet to legally practice under a protected profession title.

Course requirements Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisations requirements are mandatory and essential for placement attendance.

Why Study the BSc Physiotherapy course at Leeds Beckett University?

• Professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council

• 100% of students were positive about the teaching on BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy*

• 94.7% of BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation* *

• Fantastic placement opportunities - available across the region to help develop essential skills in real-world settings

• Access to specialist facilities - enhance your practice in our clinical skills suite and simulated environments

*National Student Survey 2025

• *Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 22-23

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Shaping the Professional
• Shaping the Professional Taster Placement
• Human Musculoskeletal System
• Exercise Prescription
• Human Neurological System
• Human Cardiovascular & Respiratory System
• Introduction to Evidence Based Practice

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiotherapy
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Neurological Physiotherapy
• Practice Placement 2.1
• Practice Placement 2.2
• The Complex Patient
• Research Methods

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Practice Placement 3.1
• Practice Placement 3.2
• Practice Placement 3.3
• Leadership in Healthcare
• Advancing Practice
• Research in Context