Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree is underpinned by a person-centred approach to health and wellbeing, with a commitment to respecting equality and diversity. Our goal is to produce physiotherapists who are creative, motivated, flexible, resilient and sensitive to the needs and wishes of each individual you work with. Throughout the programme you will develop understanding of how movement, function and physical activity contributes to health and wellbeing from an individual, family, community and population level.

Faculty: School of Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation | Duration: 3 years Full Time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: MSK anatomy and physiology, Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice, Physiotherapy Placement 1, Cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology, Neurological anatomy and physiology, Academic and Professional Skills; Year 2 core modules: Acute and Early Management, Assessment and management of movement and function, Physiotherapy Placement 2, Assessment and management of long-term conditions, Research Design and Analysis, Physical Activity & Health; Year 3 core modules: Physiotherapy Placement 3, Physiotherapy Across the Life Course, Clinical reasoning in Physiotherapy, Innovation, leadership and preparation for working life, SER UG Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Offer 120 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 104 UCAS Tariff points. Subject Requirements: Applicants will need Grade C in A-level Science or Health related subject, or a recognised equivalent. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language and a Science at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. Additional Requirements: Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Health and Care Professions Council's suitability for registration requirements. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). Please refer to our. Personal Statement Tips for. advice on writing personal statements for this course. UCAS code: B165.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,850 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUFPTH1&code2=0007

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