In the UK all physiotherapists must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Our course has been approved by HCPC and enables you to fulfil HCPC requirements. Employability rates following the course are excellent.
The course lasts for two years so that there is sufficient time for you to undertake six placements. In total you will accrue 1,000 hours of experience in a range of settings and contexts.Ê
The advantages of this course include the breadth of our healthcare expertise, the variety of our placement opportunities, and the strong commitment to our values-based philosophy. Student satisfaction rates are exceptionally high.Ê
Give your career an edge
Based on your particular interests, you can choose one of your placements in a clinical area and location that reflects your career aspirations. For example you could undertake a placement in another country in order to gain experience within a fresh culture and healthcare system.Ê
Our curriculum is designed not just to meet academic requirements but also HCPC Standards of Proficiency. In addition the course is approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, which further reflects its relevance to contemporary professional practice.
Throughout the course you will maintain a Personal and Professional Development File that will inform and support future employment opportunities. It will also provide a foundation for your continuing professional development after you leave Northumbria.Ê
