BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

Our physiotherapy degree is designed to equip you with the training, skills and professional qualifications required to become a practising physiotherapist accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You'll be taught by an expert academic team of physiotherapists who have worked across a wide range of specialist areas of practice and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to your classes.

Faculty: Institute of Health | Duration: Full-time: 3 Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme will equip you with the skills you need to practice whether you choose to work in the NHS or the independent sector. You will have the opportunity to experience physiotherapy in a variety of practice placements. Modules include: Core Physiotherapy Assessment and Management Skills; Health Improvement and Fundamentals of Exercise; Personal And Professional Development; Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Movement; Pathophysiology For Contemporary Physiotherapy; Introduction to Research; Musculoskeletal Pathology and Treatment; Neurological Pathology and Treatment; Cardiorespiratory pathology and treatment; Physiotherapy Practice 1; Physiotherapy Practice 2; Project Proposal.

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Entry requirements

GCSE English Language, mathematics and Biology or Combined Science at grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths and Adult Literacy and Numeracy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable level 2 qualifications can be found here: Level 2 Acceptable Entry Requirements . FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). Please note that Professional Bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), have certain requirements regarding the health and good character status of applicants and students. Please read the NMC and HCPC information to find out more. For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here. In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal… Minimum entry: 120-128 UCAS Tariff points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/8bb05763-1fa4-dcc8-31a5-aba6e0df9b23/physiotherapy?studyYear=2027

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