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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
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Course Overview - Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
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 learnin...
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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Students gain experience in an elective placement, which can take place in the UK or abroad.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
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Codes/info
Course Code
B160
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B Essential subjects 2 science subjects at Higher Recommended subjects Science subjects are: Maths; Physics; Biology or Human Biology; Chemistry; PE; Psychology, Application of Maths Access to HE DiplomaSWAP 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 Diploma Programme26 including two sciences at HL 4. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*DD BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or other pure science e.g., Biological science. Should contain Physiology/Physics/Biology within BTEC Extended Diploma. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H3,H3 to include 2 Sciences Science subjects are: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, PE, Psychology and Physics. Scottish HNCNot Accepted Scottish HNDPass Must be a science-based HND. Sports Therapy is acceptable as is HND with Applied Sport and Exercise Science, HND Sports Science is accepted with pass in all modules and must achieve AA in Graded Units. First attempt only considered. Plus a Higher Science at C Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship. A levelA,A,A Essential subjects Must have 2 science subjects Science subjects are: Maths; Physics; Biology; Chemistry; PE; Psychology; double-award Science; A level Applied Science T LevelD Health and Science: Science Health and Science: Healthcare Science Health and Science: Health with Distinction |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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