Physiotherapy

Study our London-based physiotherapy degree and lay the best foundations for a rewarding, challenging, and flexible career as a physiotherapist

Physiotherapy makes a positive change to people’s lives in an extensive range of settings. Our Physiotherapy degree takes a contemporary approach:

• we prepare you for work within the ever-changing health and social care environment

• we take a patient-centred approach to practice

• we use a blended teaching style, combing theory and practice throughout.

During the course, you will examine all areas of physiotherapy, including:

• clinical anatomy

• physiology and pathology

• research methods

• physiotherapeutic management of complex patients

We combine theory and practice throughout the BSc, incorporating a range of well supported clinical placements. You will also develop your communication, professionalism, and leadership skills. As a result, you’ll stand out from the crowd, well-equipped for a career upon graduation.

Once you’ve completed our Physiotherapy course, you can apply for registration and membership with our accreditors and governing bodies: the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Expert support and teaching

On our Physiotherapy BSc, you will learn from a team of dedicated lecturers with strong clinical experience. You will also learn in small groups so your teachers can support you to become an exceptional physiotherapist.

Hear from our students

Aikaterini, Physiotherapy student - "I felt encouraged by our devoted team of academic staff."

State-of-the-art facilities

Under our Physiotherapy degree, you learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Naylor Building Simulated Learning Environment

• the Performance Education Centre (PEC)

• Exercise Physiology Laboratories

• anthropometry and body composition suite.

Clinical placements: build professional experience

You will undertake exciting work placements under the guidance of skilled clinicians. You will experience diversity in practice, build appreciation for NHS core values and apply your learning to a professional setting.

Previous students have worked within:

• hospitals

• clinics

• schools

• independent sectors

• voluntary sectors.

Why St Mary’s?

You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.

https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/physiotherapy

Modules are assessed through a variety of methods, including written theory examinations, vivas, oral presentations and written coursework across all levels.

The practical viva's form a significant part of the assessments due to the clinical nature of the programme. In addition, at level 6 there is an independent research project to complete, as well as a formal clinical examination at the end of the degree.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Physiotherapy, Chartered Society of
• Health and Care Professions Council