Physiotherapy - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A part-time physiotherapy degree recognised by the HCPC and accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, delivered over four years with each level taking 16 months. Each timetabled week has 23 hours of blended online and face-to-face learning, and all modules are core.

Duration: 4 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One modules: Promoting Health and Wellbeing, Anatomy and Physiology, Biopsychosocial Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice, Physiotherapy Assessment, Biomechanics of Human Movement, Developing Confidence in Physiotherapy Practice. Placements and simulation facilities (including a community flat) support practical learning.

Career pathways

Physiotherapist, advanced practitioner and consultant, mostly in the NHS, with routes into social care, education, sport and leisure, private practice and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points 120 or above. A-level BBB (excluding General Studies; Biology or Human Biology desirable); Welsh Baccalaureate grade B plus BB at A-level; BTEC Extended Diploma DDM; Access to HE Diploma, preferably in Science, with at least 120 points. Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above (or Essential/Functional Skills Level 2 achieved within the last 3 years); interview; satisfactory reference; Enhanced DBS check with Update Service. Overseas (non-EU) applicants cannot be accepted because the course is NHS-funded.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years part-time

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