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Physiotherapy (Foundation)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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2027-2028
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Course summary

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that helps restore movement and function in individuals affected by injury, illness, or disability. The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Foundation year programme will provide you with the clinical and academic foundations required to progress onto a degree programme and will build your knowledge of health topics, science and research. The programme will support future graduates to become confident and capable of addressing diverse health issues and promoting health, wellbeing and quality of life through a variety of interventions 
 
The programme is delivered by innovative teaching staff in a state-of-the-art building using a modular structure to deliver cutting-edge content. Key transferable skills are embedded throughout the programme, helping students to develop into independent learners ready for the degree programme

Features and benefits

  • On-site Physiotherapy clinic - There is an on-site physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic (The Manchester Movement Unit) which is open to the public and offers the opportunity for staff and students to access a variety of treatments.

  • Accessible pathway to physiotherapy - Our foundation year course is accessible for those narrowly missing entry requirements, but have a passion for a career in physiotherapy.

  • Boost your academic confidence - Develop essential study and research skills to prepare for undergraduate study and lifelong learning.

  • Build solid foundations in science and health - Gain key knowledge in human sciences and healthcare topics that underpin physiotherapy practice.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B161
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B161
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 80

Must be from full A-levels or equivalent qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP

Applicants must have Grade C/4 in GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* 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

Tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.

UK and Channel Island students: On progression to any linked degree course, the standard UK and Channel Islands tuition fee would apply. The standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee will be £10,050 in academic year 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval.

International students: We expect EU and Non-EU international fees to be confirmed in autumn 2026.

All fees stated may be subject to change.

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