Physiotherapists work to improve the lives of individuals with physical and psychosocial difficulties. You will gain healthcare skills to help maximise each patient’s potential through your knowledge of human movement and function.
136-152 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. BTEC Extended Diploma of DDD.
International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
The course maintains small cohort sizes resulting in excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability
Newly-built facilities at our Bournemouth Gateway Building include a plinth suite, simulation hospital ward and community home setting, to put your learning into practice
Gain real-world experience from placements throughout the course in a diverse array of clinical settings
Your learning will be delivered by a range of research-active staff with relevant clinical expertise and knowledge, 91% of graduates were satisfied overall with the course quality.
This course will teach you the techniques to manage patient’s physical, psychological and social wellbeing
Excellent graduate employment with 95% of graduates employed or in further study within 15 months of finishing.
Year 1
Core units
Science for Physiotherapy
Communication for Physiotherapy Practice
Foundations for Professional Practice and Research
Physiotherapy Management of the Inpatient
Exercise, Movement and Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy Portfolio Units – Orientation and 1
Year 2
Core units
Research for Professional Practice
Acute Rehabilitation
Community Rehabilitation
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy Portfolio Units 2 and 3
Year 3
Core units
Team Working for Service Improvement
Progressing Physiotherapy Practice
Research for Physiotherapy Practice
Innovations in Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy Portfolio Units 4 and 5
Basic grade – band 5
Specialisation – band 6
Specialist practitioner – band 7
Consultant therapist – band 8
Lecturer – practitioner.