Undergraduate students learning how to palpitate a knee

Physiotherapy BSc

Medical School Building, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

Humans are intricate beings, but what happens when injury or disease stops your body from working the way it should? Through clinical placements, case-based and simulated practice learning our newly accredited Physiotherapy BSc enables you to master the knowledge, clinical skills and confidence to become a qualified physiotherapist.

We’re leading the way in physiotherapy teaching and will ensure your skills are of the highest standard for your future career. Through real-life case studies, you’ll study each area of the body in relation to a simulated patient problem. This approach to teaching corresponds to clinical practice, meaning you’re gaining knowledge of anatomy and relevant experience of patient care. Additionally, all our modules are year-long, meaning you’ll gain a thorough understanding of each aspect of the human body.

As well as practical teaching, you’ll also complete a series of diverse supervised placements. Our placements are undertaken in six blocks of five weeks, giving you extended time in each clinical setting to really deepen your learning and skill set. Areas you can work in include: cardio-respiratory, intensive-care, neurology, musculoskeletal departments, community settings, as well as leadership and research placements. These placements build your confidence and abilities so that by the time you graduate, you’re able to embark on a career as a physiotherapist.

At Nottingham, you’ll gain the lasting knowledge, hands-on skills, and adaptability to navigate the future challenges of healthcare.

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Human Functioning

Mandatory

Year 1

Individual Health Evaluation

Mandatory

Year 1

Principles of Rehabilitation

Mandatory

Year 1

Developing Criticality

Mandatory

Year 1

Health in Society

Mandatory

Year 1

Leadership and Citizenship

Mandatory

Year 2

Practice Education 1

Mandatory

Year 2

Transforming Practice Learning

Mandatory

Year 2

Optimising Function

Mandatory

Year 2

Applied Criticality in Health

Mandatory

Year 2

Population Health and Wellbeing

Mandatory

Year 2

Global Leadership

Mandatory

Year 3

Practice Education 2

Mandatory

Year 3

Sustainable Health

Mandatory

Year 3

Leadership and Quality Improvement

Mandatory

Year 3

Dissertation Project

Optional

Year 3

Contemporary Challenges in Rehabilitation

Optional

Year 3

Advanced Professional Development

Optional

Year 3

Occupational Health and Workplace Wellbeing

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Thursday 23 January 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

Laboratory staff helping second year undergraduates in a chemistry lab session, Chemistry building, University Park. November 5th 2021.

The whole course is challenging but fun! I particularly have fond memories of placement working in learning disabilities. It also helps that the department has a helpful culture whereby students are treated like colleagues and this results in us as students becoming our best selves but we are also well supported on that journey. "

David Williams

BSc Physiotherapy

Course data

83%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.

Data for Physiotherapy (Full time) at University of Nottingham, the

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