Physiotherapy – (B.Sc.)

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 they're therefore key members of the health care team.

The GCU programme develops graduates who are both innovative and skilled. As phsyiotherapists with a genuinely scientific outlook, they can deal with patients in a variety of settings - from Neurorehabilitation to Musculoskeletal, respiratory care to industry.

The focus of teaching is on solving problems, and working both independently and in groups. As well as lectures, for the majority of the time you will be divided into smaller groups for seminars, tutorials and practical sessions.

To develop the skills required in physiotherapy you'll practise on - and model for - other students in your class. Your learning is also supported by visiting the clinical simulation lab, by field trips, practice education placements and e-learning. In addition to university-based learning, students gain experience in an elective placement, which can take place in the UK or abroad.

As a chartered physiotherapists, you'll be eligible to work in NHS hospital phsiotherapy departments, health centres or private practice. GCU graduates have also gone on to pursue research activities or work in the local community or sports medicine.