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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full Time
15-SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full time
15-SEP-25
3 Years
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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.Crucially, upon successful graduation, you should be eligible to apply for registration for the title of Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and for membership of 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.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?-
Industry approved– You will be able to apply for registration with the HCPC and for CSP membership when you graduate-
Practice-based learning– Experience the exciting and dynamic areas of the profession by undertaking 1,000 hours of practice-based learning across a broad range of settings-
Practical application– Hone your practical skills in our state-of-the-art facilities, along with the chance to develop, advertise, manage and lead a ‘pop-up’ physiotherapy practice at the University-
Expert teaching– Get excellent support from our experienced academic lecturers and guest lecturers with clinical expertise in a variety of areas
FACILITIESYou will have access to University College Birmingham's Health Skills and Simulation Suite. This purpose-built facility includes a six-bed replica hospital ward and a simulated community care environment, closely replicating real-life settings you may encounter in your future career.In addition, our purpose-built Human Performance Centre and Laboratory features the latest equipment and technology to support strength and conditioning.
PLACEMENTSOur course requires you to accrue 1,000 hours of practice-based learning activities by the end of your degree.Employers we have worked with include University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Solihull Council Social Care Team and Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSIONExamples of careers you could pursue following this course:- Physiotherapist- Senior physiotherapist- Sports physiotherapist- Clinical specialist/team leaderYou could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.-
Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this courseExam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
- Including biology or physical education.- UCB will accept will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 128 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.
128 UCAS Tariff points (a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction) will be required from a vocationally relevant subject matter. To find out if you are suitable to apply to UCB please contact Admissions on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.
From one of the following subjects:- Applied science, applied biomedical science, applied human biology.- Sports and exercise science, health and social care - These two subject areas must include an anatomy and physiology unit. DDM can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination* of smaller BTEC qualifications. *If you are not studying an Extended Diploma in one of the related course subjects above, we will also consider 6, 9 or 12 Unit BTECs in the subject areas stated providing you are also studying additional level 3 qualifications that would sufficiently meet our tariff requirements.
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