BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at University of Derby

Study with us to develop the expertise, knowledge, and skills to practice as a physiotherapist. Our expert team at the University of Derby prepare you to be part of a multidisciplinary health and social care team with the clinical, leadership, digital and research skills for the future. Our approach is practice based and you learn in a stimulating environment with a focus on efficacy and the holistic well-being of the patient.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Physiotherapy  |  Duration: Full-time:  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice, Professional Skills and Practice, Introduction to primary and community care, Introduction to Secondary Care, Practice Placement 1. Year 2 core modules: Professional Skills and Practice 2, Scientific and Digital Skills, Health Promotion, Illness Prevention and Wellbeing, Applied Physiotherapy Practice, Practice Placement 2a and 2b. Year 3 core modules: Preparation for Graduate Practice, Ageing and Long-Term Conditions, Specialisms and Advanced Practice, Practice Placement 3a and 3b, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Physiotherapy offers a stimulating and rewarding career where you will develop the skills to maintain and restore movement and function in people affected by injury, illness or disability. You will take a holistic and person-centred approach to therapy and rehabilitation whilst building an excellent understanding of wellbeing, ageing and the impact of disease.

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