Physiotherapy

Why choose this course? This course equips you with the knowledge and skills required by physiotherapists to work with people to identify and maximise their ability to move and function, work with people to promote, maintain and restore physical, social and psychological wellbeing, and assess and manage people who have a variety of clinical problems.

You will:

Be taught by skilled staff who are all registered Physiotherapists with specialist clinical interests Access joint teaching sessions with Allied Health professional students Be eligible to apply for initial registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and for full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Student membership of the CSP is self-funded. Have opportunities to attend placement across North Wales and Powys. Some placements will be over 60 minutes’ drive and therefore you will get the opportunity to reside close to your placement setting. Develop excellent communication and problem-solving skills Develop professionally and personally over the course of study, benefiting from a combination of academic study and 1000 clinical hours on placement

*This course is part of a subject area ranked

1st in Wales and top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality 1st in the UK for Student Experience Joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects in the Subjects Allied to Medicine subject area league table in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025

*This course is part of a subject area ranked:

2nd in the UK for Academic Support Top 3 in the UK for Organisation and Management Top 10 in the UK for Assessment and Feedback Top 5 out of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for Overall Satisfaction in the National Student Survey, 2024

Key Course Features: Health and Care Professions Council approved. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. 1000 hours of placement provided by the University. Simulation activities using the simulation facilities including the simulation house. A wide range of authentic assessment methods including VIVA and OSCE. Small class sizes, ensuring you receive personalised attention and support. This course allows you to work interprofessional, collaborating with students learning Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Nutrition and Dietetics and Paramedic Science.