Course Summary

If someone’s suffered an injury, has an illness or disability, the physiotherapist helps restore movement and function to as near normal as possible – and is therefore a key member of the health care team. The GCU programme develops graduates who are both innovative and skilled. As physiotherapists with a genuinely scientific outlook, they can deal with patients in a variety of settings, neurorehabilitation to musculoskeletal, respiratory care to industry. To develop the skills required in physiotherapy you’ll practise on other students in your class. Your learning is also supported by visiting the clinical simulation lab, field trips, practice education placements and e-learning. Students gain experience in an elective placement, which can take place in the UK or abroad.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Health and Care Professions Council

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B160

Institution code: G42

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Essential subjects Must have three science subjects with at least one at A level with the other 2 at GCSE B/6 (or dual award BB). English at GCSE at B/6 is Essential or AS or A level Recommended subjects Science subjects considered are: Maths; Physics; Biology or Human Biology; Chemistry; PE; Psychology; double-award Science; A level Applied Science

Only HND accepted with pass in all modules and must achieve AA in Graded Units. First attempt only considered. Plus Higher English and a Higher Science at C Must be a science-based HND. Sports Therapy is acceptable as is HND with Applied Sport and Exercise Science, HND Sports Science is acceptable.

Essential subjects English Higher and 3 science subjects of which at least 2 should be at Higher, 1 other science at Nat 5 @ B grade. Recommended subjects Science subjects considered are: Maths; Physics; Biology or Human Biology; Chemistry; PE; Psychology

SWAP Access to Health and Biological Sciences at Glasgow Clyde College Cardonald Campus is currently the only one with an agreement depending on references and attendance. We do not consider 2nd attempt at Access Courses. Pass SWAP BBB at 1st attempt Other Science/Health based SWAP Access considered on an individual basis

International Baccalaureate: Score of 30 points overall with 6 points in Biology, second science needed

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or other pure science e.g Biological science. Should contain Physiology/Physics/Biology within BTEC Extended Diploma. Plus GCSE English at B/6 and one Science at B/6 or Double Science at BB

Essential subjects English at ILC Honours level and three sciences with at least 2 being at ILC Honours level. Third science at Ordinary O2 Recommended subjects Science subjects that will be considered are: Maths, Chemistry, Biology or Human Biology, PE, Psychology and Physics.

SWAP Access to Health and Biological Sciences at Glasgow Clyde College (Cardonald Campus) with BBB at 1st attempt Other SWAP Access to Science/Health based courses are considered on an individual basis

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

to include English and three science subjects (from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Physical Education or Psychology). Third science can be at National 5 grade B.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 12250.0 Year 1
International 12250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022/23 fees are yet to be confirmed. The stated fee is the 2021/22 fee and can be used as a guide. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Provider information

City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Glasgow
G4 0BA

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