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Physiotherapy is a pioneering profession which helps to improve people's quality of life.

 

Most people will need a Physiotherapist at some point in their life, it is a vital role in modern healthcare which seeks to maximise the potential of human function and movement.

Practice-based learning is an integral part of our course, with over 1,000 hours spent gaining hands-on experience, including on clinical practice placements. You will gain experience working with professional physiotherapists across a wide range of practice settings and specialties, including: primary and secondary care; public and private sectors; paediatric, adult and older people; acute care and specialist services, such as mental health or learning disabilities.

Physiotherapists have a broad range of career opportunities which allow professionals to specialise in many different areas, including across hospitals, within clinics or community settings as well as in sporting environments or the armed forces.

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a physiotherapist which will enable you to work in a wide variety of clinical settings in the UK, and to join the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Why study here?
  • Gain practical experience on a placement, giving you the opportunity to develop valuable employability skills which are sought after in the workplace.
  • Our close links with clinicians in practice will strengthen your career prospects.
  • Small cohort sizes enable strong working relationships between students and experienced staff.
"The placements offered have been in a variety of settings and have complemented the classroom teaching, enabling my confidence to grow in the professional clinical environment. I am looking forward to working as a physiotherapist and I feel that Essex has given me an excellent foundation to be successful in my career."
Sarah Jolley BSc Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy student practicising techniques with another student

Physiotherapy student practicising techniques with another student

Three physiotherapy students engaged in practical work

Three physiotherapy students engaged in practical work

Physiotherapy students studying the human skeleton

Physiotherapy students studying the human skeleton

A physiotherapist checking a patient's leg.
Apprenticeships in physiotherapy

We offer Higher and Degree Apprenticeships in physiotherapy. By studying with us you will be able to recognise, develop and lead through an enhanced understanding of yourself and others.

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Take a look at our undergraduate degrees in sport and exercise, including coaching and performance, and sports science, and our year abroad and placement year options.

At Essex, we offer a unique approach to physiotherapy with innovative teaching assessment.

Physiotherapists have a broad range of career opportunities which allow professionals to specialise in areas such as working in a sporting team and helping athletes to reach their full potential, hospital or community practice, occupational rehab, or treatment in the private sector.

Postgraduate study will open doors to development and research into ground-breaking services, expanding the influence and possibilities of physiotherapy across the sector.  Our Masters courses will develop your approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social wellbeing, by adopting a patient-centred scientific approach. 

 
Why study here?
  • Improve your employability by developing excellent links with our clinical partners in practice – we score consistently highly for graduate employability.
  • Our pre-registration courses are approved by the HCPC, so when you graduate you will meet the required levels of expertise ensuring you are eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and practise as a physiotherapist.
  • Small cohort sizes enable strong working relationships between students and experienced staff.
"The course is underpinned by the latest research and expert lecturers. I was encouraged to develop skills and attributes which would help me forge a lifelong career in healthcare. The support and environment helped me become an excellent prospective employee. After graduating, I have enjoyed working in different roles in primary care helping people in pain. With continued support from Essex, I have also begun a research career alongside my clinical role."
Kieran Mitham MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration), 2018
Dr Sue Innes using an ultrasound to check a patients arm.
Continuing Professional Development

Are you a clinician in the musculoskeletal field who wants to advance their practice? Do you want to access musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging? Our CPD pathways allow you to do just that!

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Postgraduate degrees
Learn more about postgraduate study in our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences
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Check out all of the facilities you will have access to as a student of the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences
How to apply
We make applying to Essex as simple as possible. Our online application takes about 20 minutes and our Admissions team offer advice on what you'll need and what happens after you apply.

At Essex, we offer a unique approach to physiotherapy with innovative teaching assessment.

Physiotherapists have a broad range of career opportunities which allow professionals to specialise in areas such as working in a sporting team and helping athletes to reach their full potential, hospital or community practice, occupational rehab, or treatment in the private sector.

Postgraduate study will open doors to development and research into ground-breaking services, expanding the influence and possibilities of Physiotherapy across the sector.  Undertaking a PhD will train you as an independent researcher who can critically assess other research work, and have a comprehensive knowledge of at least one specialist area. The support provided by your supervisor is a key feature of your student experience and you will have regular one-to-one meetings to discuss progress on your research. 

 

Why study here?
  • Study the topics that interest you most - we offer research supervision in a broad range of areas.
  • Benefit from being part of a School based inside our brand new multi-million pound Sports Centre.
  • Use the latest equipment and facilities to assist you with the effective learning and acquisition of new skills.
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Discover cutting edge research from the University of Essex. Browse our site to find relevant publications, projects, groups, centres, postgraduate opportunities for research supervision and wider areas of interest. Simply search our site to find information relating to your subject.

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Research degrees in the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences
Research in Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences
Research in our School covers three groups focusing on health and physical activity, sports performance, and the impact of sport on young people's development.
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