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 learning is also supported by visiting the clinical simulation lab, field trips, practice education placements and e-learning.
Students gain experience in an elective placement, which can take place in the UK or abroad.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
Health and Care Professions Council
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Apply by 29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
B160
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1
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This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
B160
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - AAA
Essential subjects
Must have 2 science subjects Science subjects considered are: Maths; Physics; Biology; Chemistry; PE; Psychology; double-award Science; A level Applied Science
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.
Access to HE Diploma
SWAP 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
Scottish Higher - AABBB
Essential subjects
2 science subjects at Higher
Recommended subjects
Science subjects considered are: Maths; Physics; Biology or Human Biology; Chemistry; PE; Psychology, Application of Maths, Environmental Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
to include 2 Sciences
Science subjects that will be considered are: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, PE, Psychology and Physics.
Scottish HNC - Not accepted
Scottish HND - Pass
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 Higher English and 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.
T Level - D
Health and Science: Science
Health and Science: Healthcare Science
Health and Science: Health
with Distinction
SWAP Access to Health and Biological Sciences at Glasgow Clyde College (Cardonald Campus) with BBB at 1st attempt
Other SWAP Access to Science/Health based courses are considered on an individual basis
Other qualifications considered:
BSC Hons Sport Science and Exercise Physiology from Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland
Health Science & Physiology Degree from IT Sligo is considered if completing full 3 years with an average of 70%.
Higher Certificate in Physiology and Health Science, IT Carlow Ireland, this is a 2 year course – with an average of 70%.
Sports Science and Health in IT Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland – with average of 70%.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBBBB
to include two science subjects (from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Physical Education, Application of Maths or Psychology).
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Arranged by the University
Interview
TBC
English language requirements
Test
Grade
Additional details
IELTS (Academic)
7
IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element
Historical entry grades data
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Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
85%
85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
90 Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
England
£9250*
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9250*
Year 1
Wales
£9250*
Year 1
Channel Islands
£9250*
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
£9250*
Year 1
Scotland
£1820*
Year 1
EU
£14500*
Year 1
International
£14500*
Year 1
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The fee amount provided is for 2024-25, details of the 2025-26 fees will be updated in autumn 2024. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Sponsorship information
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