Physiotherapy With Foundation Year

Joint 1st in the UK for graduate prospects in the subject area of Physiotherapy.
(Complete University Guide 2026)
Top 5 in the UK for quality of teaching in Physiotherapy.
(The Guardian University Guide 2026)

Study a health foundation year and learn the key concepts and principles in health and social care to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to begin this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, gaining the essential skills required to succeed in degree-level education.

You can then study to become a physiotherapist with a practice and evidence-based BSc Physiotherapy degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. Accredited by both the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), you'll be ready to register as a chartered physiotherapist upon graduation.

What you'll learn

• Develop clinical skills and confidence through extensive practice placements.

• Apply evidence-based research to physiotherapy practice.

• Strengthen communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

• Build professional experience and employability through a placement passport.

• Gain inter-professional experience as you learn alongside students in other sectors including paramedics, radiographers, OTs, and ODPs.

Whether you want to work for the NHS or choose the private sector, studying Physiotherapy at university will prepare you for a rewarding career. From working in the community to practice in hospitals, you'll gain a minimum of 1000 hours of placement to ensure that you're confident and competent after you graduate.

During your physiotherapy course, your placements will form a body of evidence to showcase the experience and versatility that you have gained throughout your four years with us. You'll develop your clinical skills and enhance your confidence when working with patients to become an effective communicator, working in partnership with a range of other professionals to the benefit of all patients.

Here at CCCU, we're firm advocates for using evidence-based research and practice. You will too through our emphasis on quality improvement and leadership, as well as gaining skills such as communication, problem-solving, and decision making. You’ll learn to adapt in a constantly evolving profession, ensuring that your practice remains current.

Professional accreditation

The BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy is accredited and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) respectively. Successful completion of this programme provides eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC and full membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Specialist facilities

As a healthcare student, you will have access to our specialist, industry-relevant, simulation facilities.
Physiotherapy students will be taught practical hands-on skills in their own dedicated area of the simulation suite. These facilities include equipment you would be using out on placement, to develop the skills and knowledge you need in a realistic simulated environment.

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