BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at University of Essex

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy provides the applied knowledge and professional skills to practise as a physiotherapist, with six clinical placements totalling approximately 1,000 hours. Learning is problem-based and taught in small cohorts at the Colchester Campus.

Department: School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology, Physiotherapy Led Assessment, Practice-Based Decision Making, Understanding Self and Others, Physiotherapy Led Interventions, Promoting Health and Activity, Research Methods, Leadership of Self and Others, Preparation for Professional Practice, a Research Project and Physiotherapy Practice placements.

Career pathways

The degree makes graduates eligible to apply for HCPC registration as a physiotherapist and then membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy; graduates work in the Ministry of Defence, hospitals and the NHS, private clinics, professional sports clubs and musculoskeletal practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE: 5 GCSEs at C/4 or above including Mathematics, English Language and Science. Plus one of: A-levels ABB including one of Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Life and Health Sciences, Physics, P.E, Psychology, Sport Science or Mathematics; BTEC DDD in a relevant subject; QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit including at least 12 Distinction credits in relevant Science units (supported by Level 2 Maths, Science and English Language); IB 33 points including Higher Level Life Science (Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics) at grade 5 plus Standard Level Mathematics grade 2; T-levels Distinction overall with Distinction in the Occupational Specialism and grade B in the Core in Science (Laboratory Science), Health (Supporting the Healthcare Teams) or Healthcare Science (Assisting with Healthcare Science); foundation courses in Science normally 75% or above. Offers are based on the personal statement, grades and interview performance, and not all applicants who meet the requirements will be offered a place. Interview, satisfactory reference, Occupational Health check and DBS check are required. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each component (or equivalent test).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 23,750 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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