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Physiotherapy

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Grade 5 in English Language, Mathematics, Science and two other subjects (Grade B for those who studied their GCSEs before 2017).

UCAS Tariff

136

from 3 A levels ,or equivalent, excluding General Studies. This should include two in science or numerate subjects. Subjects include Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education, Psychology, Applied Science and Maths. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017).

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Physiotherapy

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

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 approved programme.

As part of this course, you’ll:

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

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

- Experience placements within a variety of health and social care settings. These could include the NHS, sports clubs, schools and private clinics in specialist areas such as cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology and paediatrics

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

**Find out more...**

You’ll have the chance to get involved with many volunteering activities, and we have partnerships with local and international charities. Plus, guest speakers from a range of clinical specialities will support your lectures and practical sessions.

You'll join a research-led academic community in the subject area of therapeutic and rehabilitation sciences.

On successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a qualified physiotherapist. This will enable you to work while undertaking masters study.

**Why Study Physiotherapy at Leeds Beckett University**
- Professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council

- 100% of students on BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy were positive about the way teaching staff explain things (National Student Survey, 2023)

- 100% of BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2020-21)

- 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

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:
- Shaping the Professional
- Human Musculoskeletal System
- Exercise Prescription
- Human Neurological System
- Human Cardiovascular and Respiratory System
- Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
- Taster Placement 1 week (Pass/Fail)

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
- Research in Context
- Leadership in Healthcare
- Advancing Practice

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

City CampusC

Department:

Clinical and Applied Sciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

89%
Physiotherapy

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Physiotherapy

Teaching and learning

86%
Staff make the subject interesting
90%
Staff are good at explaining things
90%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
93%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

76%
Library resources
83%
IT resources
83%
Course specific equipment and facilities
72%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

99%
UK students
1%
International students
34%
Male students
66%
Female students
89%
2:1 or above
2%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
A
A

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Physiotherapy

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,000
med
Average annual salary
96%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

40%
Therapy professionals
10%
Other elementary services occupations
9%
Health professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Physiotherapy

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£23k

£23k

£27k

£27k

£30k

£30k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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