BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (Degree Apprenticeship) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A physiotherapy degree apprenticeship for learners employed as healthcare workers whose employer supports their professional development. On completion apprentices can apply for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and register with the Health and Care Professions Council as physiotherapists.

What you will study

Year 1 covers An Introduction to Professional Practice, Foundation Skills for Physiotherapy Practice, Health and Wellbeing in Professional Practice, Human Movement for Physiotherapists and Structure and Function for Allied Health Professions. Year 2 covers Evidence-based Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice, Neurological Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Practice and Preparing to Collaborate in Physiotherapy Research. The final year covers Applied Clinical Reasoning, an Apprenticeship Elective Placement, Physiotherapy Research in Action and Placements 3a and 3b.

Career pathways

Employment within the NHS, private sector or charitable trusts in hospitals, GP surgeries, schools, industry and the community, plus clinical research or teaching in the UK or overseas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need employer support, Level 2 English and maths before starting, typically three A levels or equivalent, current employment as a physiotherapy or rehabilitation assistant (or on entry employment as a physiotherapy apprentice with a healthcare provider), working at least 30 hours per week, appropriate values and attitudes shown at interview with the employer and University, and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and occupational health check. Applications from international students requiring a student visa are not accepted. Recognition of prior learning may apply.

Intake: May

Duration: 3 years

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