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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY @UCBofficial

PHYSIOTHERAPY

BSc (Hons) Accredited by University College Birmingham This degree is subject to validation and approval

OVERVIEW Whether it’s helping patients recover from surgery, sports injuries, accidents and strokes or supporting people with disabilities and long-term illness, the role of a physiotherapist cannot be underestimated. Our Physiotherapy degree will give you the empowering skills to kick-start your career in this rewarding, science-led field. Gaining a strong foundation of anatomical knowledge, you will learn how to diagnose and rehabilitate across a range of conditions, as well as how to prevent illness and disease and apply your wealth of knowledge to complex situations. You will gain substantial practical experience honing your physiotherapy skills through work placements in a range of real-life environments. This hands-on education is not only essential for the course, but enables you to experience the dynamic areas where a physiotherapist may work. Plus you will have access to some of the most cutting-edge training facilities in the country, including our purpose-built simulation suite and strength and conditioning suite. What’s more, graduating from this course will enable you to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), opening up a wide range of career possibilities for you within a whole host of dynamic health and social settings.

At University College Birmingham, you will be fully supported throughout your studies. You will be taught by expert physiotherapists and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities. You will benefit from our diverse student community, and will be exposed to a broad range of experiences within the physiotherapy profession.

Laura Ellery Course Manager

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Course

BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code

B160

Course Length Typical Offer

3 years

A-levels: BBB, including biology or PE grade B BTEC: DDM, from a related subject Tariff: 128 UCAS Tariff points GCSE/IGCSE: English language, maths and science (9–4/A*–C) Other Level 3 qualifications are also welcome

For the most up-to-date course information, including full entry requirements, visit: ucb.ac.uk/physio

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