As a physiotherapist you can make a valuable contribution to the health and wellbeing of people affected by illness, injury or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. The programme adopts a holistic, person-centred approach that places people at the centre of decision making and empowers patients and their families through education and engagement.On this course you’ll study the core areas of physiotherapy, drawing on the evidence base in the discipline and applying them to a variety of clinical situations and healthcare settings. These include clinical placements in a range of NHS and private providers to help you prepare for your future career as a physiotherapist. You’ll also gain valuable experience supporting long-term condition management programmes and a musculoskeletal clinic at the university or in the local area. You’ll use facilities such as treatment rooms, rehabilitation spaces, a demonstration hospital ward, a skills laboratory, a strength and conditioning suite, a fitness suite and a simulated home environment.