Physiotherapy

University College Birmingham
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

128 points

About this course

OVERVIEW Whether it’s helping patients recover from surgery, sports injuries, accidents and strokes or supporting people with disabilities and long-term illness, the role of a physiotherapist cannot be underestimated. Our Physiotherapy degree will give you the empowering skills to kick-start your career in this rewarding, science-led field.

Gaining a strong foundation of anatomical knowledge, you will learn how to diagnose and rehabilitate across a range of conditions, as well as how to prevent illness and disease and apply your wealth of knowledge to complex situations. You will gain substantial practical experience honing your physiotherapy skills through work placements in a range of real-life environments. This hands-on education is not only essential for the course, but enables you to experience the dynamic areas where a physiotherapist may work. Plus you will have access to some of the most cutting-edge training facilities in the country, including our purpose-built simulation suite and strength and conditioning suite.

Crucially, upon successful graduation, you should be eligible to apply for registration for the title of Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), opening up a wide range of career possibilities for you within a whole host of dynamic health and social settings.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

  • Industry approved – You will be able to apply for registration with the HCPC and for CSP membership when you graduate

  • Practice-based learning – Experience the exciting and dynamic areas of the profession by undertaking 1,000 hours of practice-based learning across a broad range of settings

  • Practical application – Hone your practical skills in our state-of-the-art facilities, along with the chance to develop, advertise, manage and lead a ‘pop-up’ physiotherapy practice at the University

  • Expert teaching – Get excellent support from our experienced academic lecturers and guest lecturers with clinical expertise in a variety of areas

    FACILITIES You will have access to University College Birmingham's Health Skills and Simulation Suite. This purpose-built facility includes a six-bed replica hospital ward and a simulated community care environment, closely replicating real-life settings you may encounter in your future career.

    In addition, our purpose-built Human Performance Centre and Laboratory features the latest equipment and technology to support strength and conditioning.

    PLACEMENTS Our course requires you to accrue 1,000 hours of practice-based learning activities by the end of your degree.

    Employers we have worked with include University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Solihull Council Social Care Team and Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

    CAREERS AND PROGRESSION Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

  • Physiotherapist

  • Senior physiotherapist

  • Sports physiotherapist

  • Clinical specialist/team leader

    You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

  • Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 128 points
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2221 Physiotherapists
    2222 Occupational therapists
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    1231 Health care practice managers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology

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    University College Birmingham

    Birmingham

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