Overview

Physiotherapy students at the University of Essex focus on providing you with significant practical experience alongside classroom and experiential learning.

Your future

You’ll undertake six placements in different clinical settings (approximately 1,000 hours) with our extensive network of sports clubs, teams and clinics. You’ll work with qualified physiotherapists and other professionals to consolidate your learning, gain new experiences, and develop and refine your abilities.
Alongside the placements, your learning will take a problem-based approach enhanced with the latest technology.
You’ll learn in small cohorts, providing you with strong working relationships with teaching stage and clinicians in practice.
You’ll graduate on the path to a physiotherapist career, ready to jump straight into practice or specialise.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a physiotherapist.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Interprofessional Working and Development

Anatomy for Physiotherapy Practice

Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Pathophysiology Concepts for Physiotherapy Practice

Core Physiotherapy Skills

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 99 other Bachelors in Physiotherapy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE: 6 GCSEs at C/4 or above (to include Mathematics, English Language and Science).

A-levels: ABB, including a life science (Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, P.E, Psychology, Sociology or Sport Science).

BTEC: DDD in a relevant subject

Access to HE Diploma: 21 L3 credits at Distinction and 24 at Merit with at least 12 Distinction credits in relevant Biological Science units

IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655.

T-levels: Distinction, depending on subject and units studied -advice on acceptability can be provided.

Foundation degree in Science: normally 70% or above – varies depending on modules studied.

Other level 3 (or higher) qualifications with sufficient Biological Science content may be considered by the Admissions team.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22600 GBP / year

≈ 22600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Your future

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Colchester

Funding

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