Physiotherapy with Foundation Year (Hons) Canterbury Christ Church University

Overview

The Physiotherapy with Foundation Year (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University offers a comprehensive pathway for students to enter the healthcare profession by first mastering essential academic skills. This integrated degree ensures that you develop the clinical expertise and professional confidence required to meet the high standards of modern health and social care environments.

Why Physiotherapy with Foundation Year (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University?

• Benefit from a programme accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Access specialist health facilities and simulation manikins to refine your practical skills in a safe, controlled environment.
• Complete a minimum of 1000 hours of clinical placement to build a robust professional portfolio and ensure graduate readiness.
• Learn alongside a diverse range of healthcare students, including paramedics and radiographers, to foster inter-professional collaboration.
• Ranked joint 1st in the UK for graduate prospects in the subject area by the Complete University Guide 2026.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 17000 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Skills and Knowledge for Health and Social Care
• Fostering Social Connections
• The Big Question
• Success Modules
• Information Literacy
• Written Communication
• Digital Skills

Careers with Physiotherapy with Foundation Year (Hons)

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and seek full membership with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. The programme boasts a 100% employment or further study rate within 15 months of completion, reflecting the high demand for qualified practitioners.

Career opportunities are diverse, spanning the NHS, private practice, and community healthcare settings. Graduates often secure roles in sports medicine, industrial health, or as inter-professional services managers. Further pathways include becoming a university lecturer, a research specialist, or a consultant physiotherapist within the public sector.