Studying physiotherapy at university
Example course modules
- Applied anatomy and biomechanics
- Clinical skills
- Physiology in the context of physiotherapy
- Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
- Cardiovascular health
- Critical thinking and enquiry
- Exercise across the lifespan
- Foundations in health, social care and professional practice
- Musculoskeletal management and rehabilitation
- Neurological physiotherapy
Who studies this subject
What students say about physiotherapy
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Biology
Useful to have
- English
- Chemistry
- Physical education
- Physics
- Mathematics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
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Six months after graduating
- Therapy professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Physiotherapist
- Veterinary physiotherapist
- Biokineticist
Other real-life job examples
- Rehabilitation therapist
- Prison officer
- Sports coach
What employers like about this subject
As part of a physiotherapy degree, you would expect to gain subject-specific skills in areas such as the professional practice of physiotherapy and in investigating and diagnosing health issues; in the principles and ethics of evidence-based health practice and in the principles of rehabilitation. Transferrable skills you can develop include good communication skills, problem-solving, team-working and decision-making. Physiotherapists tend to get jobs with hospitals, specialist physiotherapy practices, gyms, sports clubs, the Armed Forces, in welfare organisations and in education (particularly universities).
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