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Foundation of Physiotherapy
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy taught in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Physiotherapy to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
- Cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Physiotherapist in hospitals
- Gyms and GP surgeries
- Further study (Master's
- PhD)
- Research
- Education
- Leadership
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: MSK anatomy and physiology
- Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
- Cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology
- Neurological anatomy and physiology. Final-year core: Physiotherapy Across the Life Course
- Clinical reasoning in Physiotherapy
- Innovation
- Leadership and preparation for working life.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Standard offer of 64 UCAS points
- with at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent
- GCSE English grade 4/C
- international equivalents by country.
Accepted academic background
A levels or equivalent (BTEC, T level, Access to HE); international equivalents per country on https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/international/entry-requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 91
- Duolingo 130
- PTE Academic 76
- IELTS Academic 7
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,400 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Collegiate Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Social Care |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £20,400 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 91, Duolingo 130, PTE Academic 76, IELTS Academic 7. An interview is required.

