BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (Part-time) at University of Salford

Programme overview

A part-time BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and approved by the HCPC, delivered alongside the Physiotherapist Degree Apprenticeship. Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration as physiotherapists.

What you will study

Year one covers lower limb assessment and management, fundamentals of professional practice and principles of exercise and activity; year two the upper limb, cardio-respiratory assessment and health and wellbeing interventions; year three spinal and neurological assessment and research in physiotherapy practice; year four complex physiotherapy practice and employment preparation. Practice-based learning placements run throughout; university sessions are on Mondays and Thursdays, 14:00 to 19:30.

Career pathways

Physiotherapist in the NHS, private sector, social services, industry, the armed forces and sporting organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE: five GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 5/B and Science at grade 4/C. Plus one of: 128 UCAS points including at least grade B in a science subject; A-levels 128 points from at least three, including a science (preferably Biology/Human Biology; also Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE); BTEC National Diploma DDM (science based); T-level distinction in Health, Healthcare Science or Science; Access to HE in physiotherapy, health or science subjects with 45 level 3 credits at distinction; Scottish Highers 128 points from A/B grades with a science subject; Irish Leaving Certificate 128 points from H1-H3 with English, Maths and a science; International Baccalaureate 32 points including a science; European Baccalaureate diploma of at least 65% with at least 75% in Biology. Possible online interview; acceptance subject to satisfactory Health and DBS clearance. Apply directly to the University; deadline set at the end of January (later applications still considered).

Intake: September 2027

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