Physiotherapy (Hons) University College Birmingham

Overview

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.

Work placements

• Practice-based learning both on campus and in clinic environments is vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and may even lead to a job when you graduate.
• The  Physiotherapy (Hons) degree from University College Birmingham requires you to accrue 1,000 hours of practice-based learning activities by the end of your degree.