University College Dublin offers a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Hons) degree, which is accredited by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and will appeal to students who enjoy science and caring for people.

You'll complete over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical placements in Ireland, at our partner teaching hospitals, primary care clinics and specialist centres. There are elective placements in the fourth year (see International Study Opportunities below).

Graduates in Physiotherapy have found employment in different roles across the world, in:

  • Hospitals and private practice

  • Primary care

  • Rehabilitation centres and nursing homes

  • Non-government agencies (e.g. Goal, Concern)

  • Education

  • Business, sport and leisure industries

Graduates can also apply for a range of disciplinary and general graduate taught (graduate certificate, diploma, MSc) and research (MSc and PhD) programs in Ireland and abroad.

International Study Opportunities

Do these currently include Erasmus program opportunities in third year with Universit? catholique de Louvain, Belgium, as well as elective placement opportunities in fourth year in Europe, Africa, the USA, Canada, South America, Australia and New Zealand.