BSc Hons Physiotherapy

What you study

• Underpinning knowledge for good practice; anatomy, pathophysiology and therapeutic skills for assessment and treatment in the core therapeutic areas.


• Psychological and sociological factors in health.


• Important elements for professional practice and academic success.


• Research and the use of an evidence base in practice.


• Clinical based practice placements, leading to management of a caseload.


• Further advancement of practice techniques and complex cases in the core therapeutic areas.


• Introduction to the systems and management of healthcare.


• Interprofessional learning throughout the course.

Material is taught in lectures and seminars, with skills developed in practical group work and clinical placements. Learning is supported by on-line facilities and by personal tutor support.How you are assessedAssessment is mainly by coursework, practical competency demonstration, viva voce, presentation or by occasional unseen examination.