Physiotherapy plays an essential role in the overall health and well-being of a wide range of patients. Physiotherapists work with a diverse caseload across all healthcare settings, often as part of multidisciplinary teams.
As a student at Bradford you’ll develop the skills you need to take a key role in the management of both acute and long term conditions, helping restore and maintain function and activity, and prevent of injury or illness.
The Bradford approach emphasises the integration and application of theory and practice to produce an adaptable, innovative graduate with excellent professional skills who can use a research based, evaluative, problem solving approach to physiotherapy practice.
You will develop strong leadership skills enabling you to manage and lead teams often working in emerging roles with new providers.
**Professional accreditation**
This course is approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory body for Allied Health Professionals. By the end of your studies, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC, and will be eligible to apply for full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
**Rankings**
We are ranked 8th in the UK for Physiotherapy in the Complete University Guide 2021.
The Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation team at the University of Bradford has been recognised nationally with a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) from AdvanceHE, the most prestigious team award available for learning and teaching in Higher Education.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Neuromusculoskeletal - Peripheral (Core)
Developing and Promoting Health and Wellbeing (Core)
People Populations and Contemporary Physiotherapy (Core)
Year 2
Neurological Practice (Core)
Cardiovascular Respiratory Practice (Core)
Neuromusculoskeletal - Spinal (Core)
Research Methods in Health and Sport (Core)
Work Based Learning 1 (Level 5) (Core)
Final Year
Evidence Based Practice (Core)
Employability and Professional Development (Core)
Work Based Learning 2 (Core)
Option
Aspirational Research Proposal
Evaluating Service Delivery
Literature Review
Primary Research Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
Lectures are supplemented with small group tutorials and practical sessions to facilitate an active and collaborative approach to learning. Case based scenarios are used to facilitate the development of clinical reasoning skills alongside a skills-rich curriculum. These skills are ultimately evidenced in the practice setting measured by success in meeting the learning outcomes detailed in the professional practice assessment booklet.
Year 1 emphasises practical learning; you will be encouraged to participate in practical sessions both as therapist and model to develop professional skills. Theory is taught in an integrated manner to allow you to link theory and practice. The student-led clinics are another opportunity to put your skills into practice.
In year 2 the emphasis is on the development of more advanced and specialised skills directed towards the common areas of physiotherapy practice. Your research knowledge and skills will be developed in readiness for year 3 modules. There are ‘practice preparation’ sessions to ensure that you are as well prepared as possible for work based learning, which at this level consists of three placements totalling 540 hours.
In year 3 the emphasis is on independent learning. You will complete a research module which will offer four options – a literature review, a piece of primary research, a research proposal or an audit of an aspect of practice. Work Based Learning placements at this level are worth a total of 60 credits and overall placements contribute a maximum of 46.7% to the overall degree classification.
Please note that for 2019 entry, the module information is subject to change.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Health and Care Professions Council
Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of
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:
B56
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
to include grade B or above in Biology or Physical Education
136 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A levels (or equivalent) to include a grade B in Biology, plus GCSE at grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 equivalences are accepted
138 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions or Science with at least 12 credits in Biology which must be at minimum grade Distinction.
As UCAS tariff to include a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Sports Science or PE
136 UCAS tariff points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 7,6,5 to include Biology at HL6. Applicants must also meet English Language and Mathematics requirements at HL3 or SL4.
Applicants will need to successfully complete Anatomy/Physiology Units and these units must be included within the BTEC Extended Diploma
All short-listed candidates will be interviewed. Acceptance is subject to completion of a satisfactory medical and Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas, including combinations of qualifications. To check whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact the University.
English language requirements for international and EU applicants: IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 with no sub-test less than 6.0.
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Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20118.0
Year 1
International
20118.0
Year 1
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Provider information
Richmond Road
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Bradford
BD7 1DP
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