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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

This dynamic course gives you the sound knowledge and placement experiences to become a skilled, contemporary Physiotherapist. Covering anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, Physiotherapy practice, and electrotherapy, the course hones your skills and provides opportunities for you to work with other healthcare professionals.

You will carry out a two-week practice placement in Semester A and a four-week placement at the end of the first year in Semester C. During the second year there are two, five-week practice placements and in the final year you will carry out three, five-week practice placements By adding an additional short course to your degree, you can gain level 2 and 3 qualifications with PD: Approval and gain entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals, boosting your employability.

Work placement

Throughout your studies on the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course, practice placements will be interspersed giving you the all-important valuable experience that you will need when you graduate. More specifically the indicative number of practice placement hours per year are:

first-year: 204 hours
second year: 340 hours
third year: 510 hours

These placements will give you the opportunity to link the theoretical knowledge and practical skills learned in the University setting, to the real-life practice situation. During practice placements, you will be given support, supervision, and education from highly qualified clinicians while maintaining links to tutors back at the University.

Campus Information

College Lane Campus

The main site of the university remains the College Lane campus, which houses the original Hatfield Technical College building. Notable among the buildings in this campus is the university's Learning Resource Centre, a combined library and computer centre. There is also a substantial collection of halls of residence and student houses, and the University of Hertfordshire Students' Union is headquartered at College Lane campus. The College Lane campus is also the location of Hertfordshire International College, which is part of the Navitas group, providing a direct pathway for international students to the University.

Intakes

Oct Deadline: May

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates of this programme will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of professional career opportunities both within the NHS and the private sector.

100% of our Physiotherapy graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to register as a Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council and join the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. This course will lead to career opportunities as a Physiotherapist within the NHS, charities and the private sector in the UK or overseas.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

UCAS Points

A Level

ABB - 2 appropriate Science* GCE A2 subjects at a minimum of 'A' and 'B' grades and a further 'B' grade in another GCE A2 subject.

BTEC

DDM - BTEC National Extended Diploma in a Science subject

*Appropriate Science subjects for Physiotherapy include Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, and Sports Science. We do not accept Sports, Nursing or Health and Social Care BTECs at the National Extended or National Diploma levels.

BTEC National Extended Diploma in a Science subject: DDM

BTEC National Diploma in a SCIENCE SUBJECT: DD with a GCE A2 at a minimum of a 'C' grade in an appropriate Science* subject studied concurrently

BTEC National Extended Certificate: D with 2x GCE A2s at a minimum of BB grade inappropriate Science* subjects studied concurrently.

GCSE: Grade 5/C in English, Mathematics, and Science.

Offers are subject to health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks and a satisfactory reference.

Undergraduate (year 1)

Completion of the Standard XII Certificate with 60-70% depending on points tariff required by the UH course. Some courses may require specific subjects
IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher
Standard XII English with 65% will also be accepted

Undergraduate (year 2/3)

Depending on qualifications and course - usually require 2/3 year Diploma post-Standard XII to be considered
IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher

University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield , England ,United Kingdom