Physiotherapy
Wrexham University
UCAS Code: PT19 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Wrexham University
UCAS Code: PT19 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
120 UCAS Tariff points and/or above
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 120 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Access to HE Diploma
120 UCAS Tariff points and/or above
120 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 120 UCAS Tariff requirement.
120 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
120 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 120 UCAS Tariff requirement. Where GCSE Mathematics, English and/or Science are required these must be at O4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
120 UCAS Tariff points
Scottish Higher
120 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff
Accepted as part of overall 120 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
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About this course
Why choose this course?
This course equips you with the knowledge and skills required by physiotherapists to work with people to identify and maximise their ability to move and function, work with people to promote, maintain and restore physical, social and psychological wellbeing, and assess and manage people who have a variety of clinical problems.
You will:
Be taught by skilled staff who are all registered Physiotherapists with specialist clinical interests
Access joint teaching sessions with Allied Health professional students
Be eligible to apply for initial registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and for full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). Student membership of the CSP is self-funded.
Have opportunities to attend placement across North Wales and Powys. Some placements will be over 60 minutes’ drive and therefore you will get the opportunity to reside close to your placement setting.
Develop excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Develop professionally and personally over the course of study, benefiting from a combination of academic study and 1000 clinical hours on placement
*This course is part of a subject area ranked
1st in Wales and top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality
1st in the UK for Student Experience
Joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects
in the Subjects Allied to Medicine subject area league table in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025
*This course is part of a subject area ranked:
2nd in the UK for Academic Support
Top 3 in the UK for Organisation and Management
Top 10 in the UK for Assessment and Feedback
Top 5 out of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for Overall Satisfaction
in the National Student Survey, 2024
Key Course Features:
Health and Care Professions Council approved.
Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
1000 hours of placement provided by the University.
Simulation activities using the simulation facilities including the simulation house.
A wide range of authentic assessment methods including VIVA and OSCE.
Small class sizes, ensuring you receive personalised attention and support.
This course allows you to work interprofessional, collaborating with students learning Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Nutrition and Dietetics and Paramedic Science.
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
This year provides a grounding in the basic assessment of a patient across core areas in which physiotherapists work. It includes an introduction to professionalism, communication, clinical practice in the form of a placement and research. You will be learning along side Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science and Operating Department Practice Students.
MODULES
Building Physiotherapy Practice 1
Foundations in Research
Building Physiotherapy Practice 2 and Placement 1
Foundations of Professional Practice
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
This year builds upon knowledge and understanding in Level 4 to move towards management in core areas of physiotherapy including complex conditions and the development of evidence in practice.
MODULES
Evidence in Practice
Care of People with Complex Conditions
Developing Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice
Developing Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice
Developing Neurological Physiotherapy Practice
Professional Placement 2
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
This year culminates in a dissertation research project alongside applying knowledge in two large clinical placements and a transition to practice module.
MODULES
Research for Practice
Professional Placement 3
Professional Placement 4
Transition into Professional Practice
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
Teaching & Assessment
The Physiotherapy degree is a full-time course (5 days a week needed for a combination of independent learning and lecturer-led sessions) and it is expected that you attend all sessions and complete all pre and post sessional preparation work and self-directed study. To ensure success on this programme of study, you will need to fully engage in the pre and post session preparation work. This allows you to gain the most possible from face-to-face teaching.
Assessment is varied and is undertaken in the form of written academic work, practical objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE), placement pass/fail and VIVA – verbal examinations. Practical assessments will take the form of case studies with models where you will demonstrate assessment and treatment skills along side demonstrating your theoretical knowledge.
Teaching and learning
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.
Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
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