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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists working with a client

The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree at the University of Nottingham leads to registration with the Health Professions Council and is, therefore, an essential starting point for a career in physiotherapy.

The course equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin physiotherapy practice in addition to providing opportunities to develop sound judgement and excellent interpersonal skills through significant clinical experience.

The course is well-regarded by the profession with 95.8% of graduates* leaving the physiotherapy course in the 2021 academic year (latest figures available) securing work or further study within 15 months of graduating.

*UK full-time first-degree students who were seeking employment or further study.

 

What type of job can I expect with physiotherapy?

The majority of students will secure employment within the NHS. For an up to date listing of vacancies please see www.jobs.nhs.uk and search for junior physiotherapist, Band 5 rotational physiotherapist, MSK Physiotherapist.

Alternatively, as a physiotherapist you could seek employment in the sport, leisure, and the health and well-being sector. For sport specific roles, visit www.uksport.gov.uk and for general vacancies search 'physiotherapy jobs in the UK' through your search engine.

What do graduates from my course go on to do?

Graduate Outcomes is a national survey capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates launched in 2018 and is the biggest annual social survey in the UK. 

You can view the destinations of graduates, who completed the survey, from your course by booking an appointment with an adviser. This can help you to explore your options if you are unsure what you want to do.

Find out more about the Graduate Outcomes survey

Logo: in writing Graduate Outcomes Survey

 

Further study options

If you are considering postgraduate study (master's or a PhD) look at our further study pages

*UK full-time first degree students who were seeking employment or further study.

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