Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

If you’re fascinated about how our body systems work together to make us function – and how these are affected through illness and injury – our Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) could be for you. <br/><br/>Perhaps you’d like to work with people across a variety of settings, which could include a role as a physiotherapist for a sports team through to helping people on an intensive care unit. <br/><br/>You’ll explore all aspects of practice, and you’ll delve into the science behind physiotherapy, building the skills and understanding you need to work in this hands-on and rewarding profession. You’ll look at neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy through to cardiovascular conditions and you’ll have the opportunity to build a wide knowledge base. <br/><br/>**Why Study Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>Working in our physiotherapy practical rooms and biomechanics laboratory, you’ll have the opportunity to practise your skills for assessment, rehabilitation, as well as movement analysis. <br/><br/>You’ll benefit, too, from our excellent links with local healthcare providers and sports clubs, giving you the chance to undertake practical placements. You’ll hear about the experiences and viewpoints of service users and carers, who are part of the Public Partnership Group, and use specialist clinical teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities, via the University’s new Daphne Steele Building (due to open in 2024). <br/><br/>If you’re keen to help people maximise their potential through physical approaches, education, and empowerment – this course is for you. A healthcare degree like this one will set you up for a great career, or you could pursue further study following this physiotherapy course. <br/><br/>Students taking this degree may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website. <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and <br/><br/>accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area. <br/><br/>**Not quite ready to start Physiotherapy BSc(Hons)?**<br/>Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Physiotherapy.

Take charge of your future through Clearing and find your place at the University of Huddersfield. <br/><br/>Students can benefit from inspirational teaching, innovative facilities, and resources, all on their amazing, close-knit and friendly campus. Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field with simulated workspaces such as a trading room, mock law court, crime scene suite, concert venues, engineering workshops and more. <br/><br/>100% of undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience whilst at Huddersfield. Students have gained invaluable experience both in the UK and internationally, working for brands such as Puma, Siemens, Boeing, Walt Disney Corporation and Cross Country Rail to name but a few. The University is a top 20 university in the UK for work placement years in industry (HESA Student Record 2020/21). Huddersfield also offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so you can gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>Located between Manchester and Leeds and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield has the second-lowest average student rent in the UK (Save the Student, 2023), meaning you’ll have more to do more!<br/><br/>Apply now to an award-winning university with low-cost living. You could end up where you’re meant to be.