Physiotherapy is about helping people move, recover and live well. Playing a vital role in healthcare teams, physiotherapists work in areas such as musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory care, as well as health promotion and rehabilitation.
With our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course, you’ll learn how to support people of all ages to prevent injury, restore movement and improve quality of life. And at GCU, you’ll study at a university ranked first in the UK for Physiotherapy (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
This course combines scientific knowledge with hands-on clinical experience to prepare you for a rewarding career in physiotherapy.
As you progress through the course, you’ll develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to become a Physiotherapist. You’ll learn how to assess, treat and support people through injury, illness and rehabilitation.
Learning takes place through practical classes, clinical simulation, placements and field trips, giving you real experience throughout your degree. This prepares you to work in a wide range of healthcare settings and with people of all ages.
You’ll undertake at least 1000 hours of supervised practice placement experience during the course, working with real patients in environments ranging from NHS hospitals to health centres and community services across Scotland.
Physiotherapy is a career where science meets compassion, and where every day brings new challenges and rewards. Whether you are helping someone walk again after injury, supporting recovery after illness, or improving someone’s quality of life, the impact you can have is significant.
If you are interested in health, human movement and helping others, physiotherapy offers a meaningful, respected and rewarding career path.
Why choose this course?
We’re ranked first in the UK for Physiotherapy (Times & Sunday Times University Guide 2026).
This course has strong links with the NHS, private clinics and government agencies, giving you opportunities for networking and collaborative projects that enhance employability.
Complete over 1,000 hours of supervised placements in NHS hospitals, health centres and community services across Scotland, gaining valuable real-world physiotherapy experience.
Our supportive, inclusive environment encourages peer collaboration and professional development throughout your studies.
Practical simulation, outpatient scenarios, and technology-enhanced learning give you transferable skills for diverse clinical settings.
Careers
Physiotherapists are in high demand in the UK and around the world. Ageing populations, increasing long-term health conditions and the need for rehabilitation means skilled physiotherapists are needed across many areas of healthcare.
This degree prepares you to go directly into practice as a registered Physiotherapist in the NHS or other clinical settings. Internationally, opportunities exist in both public and private healthcare sectors.
Our course has strong links with local and national healthcare providers, private clinics and government agencies. This gives you opportunities to take part in networking events and collaborative projects that will help build your experience and professional connections.
Many of our graduates work in:
hospitals
community health services
private practice
sports and rehabilitation centres
public health
international healthcare organisations.
Job roles include:
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Neurological Physiotherapist
Respiratory Physiotherapist
Sports Physiotherapist
Rehabilitation Specialist
Community Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy Researcher
Physiotherapy Lecturer.
Others use their skills in research, education, healthcare consultancy or health policy.
With experience, many physiotherapists move into specialist roles, leadership and management, research or teaching.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
The following entry points are available for this course:
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element |
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| EU & International | £15700* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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