BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at University of Bradford

Programme overview

Physiotherapy plays an essential role in the overall health and well-being of a wide range of patients. Physiotherapists work with a diverse caseload across all healthcare settings, often as part of multidisciplinary teams. As a student at Bradford you’ll develop the skills you need to take a key role in the management of both acute and long-term conditions, helping restore and maintain function and activity, and prevent of injury or illness.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Clinical Knowledge Foundations, Foundations of Clinical Assessment, Exercise Theory and Prescription, Personal and Professional Development 1, Investigating Health, Health Promotion and Public Health. Second year (core): BSc year 2 practice placement A, BSc year 2 practice placement B, Fundamentals of Assessment and Rehabilitation, Developing Physiotherapy Practice, Critical Analysis of Research, Personal and Professional Development 2. Final year (core): BSc year 3 practice placement A, BSc year 3 practice placement B, Complex Case Management, Leadership and Management, Employability, Research Proposal, Practice Placement Hours.

Career pathways

Physiotherapy is an Allied Health Profession, and opens up a range of dynamic and exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields. Most physiotherapists work in the NHS, but opportunities also arise in the private sector, sport, research, education and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 128 UCAS tariff points. A levels: From 3 Full A Levels. Science or Social Science subjects may be helpful but are not essential. T levels: Merit in Health with an Anatomy/Physiology module passed. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a Health or Science or relevant Sport subject. Applicants on Access Programmes: 128 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions or Science subjects. International Baccalaureate Requirements: 128 UCAS tariff points from 3 HL subjects, plus Mathematics at HL2 or SL2 and English A at SL5 or HL5, or English B at HL6 or SL7. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4. Level 2 equivalencies are accepted in their place. Additional entry requirements: As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers. All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Once you accept your offer, you will be asked to declare any criminal convictions you hold (including spent convictions). Having a criminal conviction does not mean that you cannot enrol on the course, you will need to go through a criminal convictions panel process. English language requirements: 6.5 overall with no sub-test less than 6.0. Occupational Health (OH) check: All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening. This will involve completing an on-line occupational health questionnaire and attendance if required at a medical appointment. UCAS code: B160 (full-time).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,312 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/

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