Physiotherapy - BSc (Hons)

Teesside University

Physiotherapists have a positive lifelong impact on the way people function physically, socially and psychologically, maintaining and improving quality of life and independence. Physiotherapists treat people of all ages who may be affected by or at risk of illness, injury and pain, though rehabilitation, health promotion and education. Rehabilitative techniques include exercise, manual therapy and providing appropriate equipment to support function. You gain the knowledge and skills to be a safe, autonomous and professional practitioner. Core skills include movement analysis, problem solving, clinical reasoning, therapeutic exercise and communication. To comply with regulations of the CSP you must complete at least 1,000 hours of practice placements, which are built into the course. These give you an opportunity to put your skills into practice in a variety of settings. Placements could include out-of-hours and weekend working.

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learn in our industry-standard labs, simulated ward space, hydrotherapy pool, simulation suite and IT suite, preparing you for the role. *

benefit from their wealth of clinical experience in both NHS and private sector settings, and collective passion for education. *

study this course and you may be eligible for a £5,000 maintenance grant each year from the NHS Business Service Authority. You can also apply for our Placement Support Fund if you are experiencing financial difficulties attending your placement. Visit our course page to find out more. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). On completion of your degree, you can apply for chartered membership of the CSP and register with the HCPC. Please note 100% attendance is expected during this programme.

A physiotherapy degree can lead to a rewarding, fulfilling and lifelong career with opportunities for progression and development. The need for physiotherapists is growing in the UK and globally, and Teesside has an excellent track record for graduate employment.\ Employment opportunities are available within the NHS, private sector or charitable trusts. Settings for graduate jobs include NHS and private hospitals, GP surgeries, schools, industry, rehabilitation centres, the military, sports clubs and in the community including in peoples’ homes and care homes. You could also consider a career working in clinical research, leadership or teaching, in the UK or overseas.