You'll need:
See entry requirements section.
Duration:
3 years
Start date(s):
September 2026
Physiotherapists support people affected by injury, illness or disability to improve movement, manage pain and maintain independence.
They work across a range of health and care settings using approaches such as exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
The BSc Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Roehampton provides a practical route into the profession through a combination of employment, university study and practice placements. Apprentices develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required for physiotherapy practice while contributing to their workplace.
The programme was created in close consultation with stakeholders, it is a contemporary curriculum that reflects current health and social care priorities, with a focus on prevention of ill health and health promotion, as well as community-based care. A key feature of the programme is interprofessional learning, elements of the programme are taught with Occupational Therapists and other healthcare students, which supports an understanding of how care is delivered in practice.
Did you know?
The programme is designed to enable graduates to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
It meets the requirements of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and is aligned to the Physiotherapist Degree Apprenticeship Standard.
This interprofessional module will explore the key concepts and foundations of human physiology and anatomy. Students will develop an understanding of the structure and function of the human body by studying anatomy, the physiology of body systems and how these interact to maintain homeostasis in health across the lifespan.
This interprofessional module will provide students with the opportunity to learn from, about and with students from other professional programmes while developing important study skills. Students will explore what it means to be a professional within the context of ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks as applied to their professional discipline.
This module will apply knowledge gained through other modules to assessment across different areas of practice and across the lifespan and continue to build practical skills. Students will build their understanding of transferable skills in practice and consider different inclusive approaches used in assessment of service users across the lifespan.
This module will explore the approach to assessment for different areas of specialty and for different populations considering a global perspective. Students will continue to develop an understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in practice, including consideration of differing physical and mental disabilities while building awareness of health inequality.
These are the current planned modules on this course and may be subject to change.
This module will develop a detailed understanding of exercise physiology and principles of exercise prescription. Students will study the science of human performance, consider the relationships between physical activity and structure and function of the human body, and develop assessment and clinical reasoning skills within the context of exercise prescription.
This interprofessional module will build an understanding of research skills and emphasise the concept of evidence based practice to transform practice in health and social care. Students will consider the value of collaboration in healthcare research. Digital healthcare and the use of artificial intelligence to support research will also be explored.
This module will explore the role of physiotherapists in population health and emphasise the value of professional collaboration for health promotion. Students will consider the wider determinants of health, the impact of role modelling attitudes and behaviours, and develop the skills to empower individuals to make sustainable behavioural change.
This module will focus on evidence based interventions, rehabilitation and management of commonly encountered conditions of patients across the lifespan. Students will explore shared decision making, and the use of protocols and intervention planning with other allied health professionals to support person centred care across areas and settings throughout the care pathway.
These are the current planned modules on this course and may be subject to change.
This module will enhance knowledge in a range of diverse and developing contexts and develop students’ ability to be innovative thinkers. Students will explore the evolution of their profession and the ever changing health and social care landscape. Contemporary themes will be addressed including the use of artificial intelligence, and environmental sustainability.
This module will enhance understanding across all pillars of practice. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of leadership in healthcare and develop leadership skills and innovative practice. The educational focus will explore the principles to facilitate teaching, learning and assessment in practice based settings including colleagues, students, and service users.
This module focuses on the preparation for employment as a qualified allied healthcare professional and will continue to develop the concept of life long learning and continuing professional development. Students will build their self awareness and explore self care, stress management, compassion and resilience, to determine workforce sustainability and personal wellbeing at work.
This module provides the opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of a specialist research topic. Students carry out a research project using rigorous scientific techniques of investigation and analysis. The research project enables students to showcase their advanced practical and investigative skills, as well as written and oral presentation abilities.
These are the current planned modules on this course and may be subject to change.
Careers
On successful completion, graduates may progress into physiotherapy roles in settings such as:
- NHS services
- Community and primary care
- Rehabilitation services
- Private and independent healthcare
- Health promotion and public health
The programme prepares apprentices for practice within multidisciplinary teams and supports ongoing professional development.
Learning
How you'll learn
This part time apprenticeship is delivered over three years and combines:
- University based learning
- Workplace learning
- Practice placements
Work based learning underpins the programme, with learning designed across both on the job and off the job environments.
Apprentices complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of practice based learning in a range of health and social care settings to support the development of professional competence.
Learning is supported through interprofessional opportunities, including working alongside other health and social care learners.
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Applying
In order to undertake an apprenticeship, you must first find an employer who is willing to employ you as an apprentice. This is the candidates’ responsibility. The University does not have a list of employers with vacancies.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
Entry tariff
Applicants will be expected to provide evidence of academic achievement at Level 3 or above, equivalent to at least one subject at A-level. This could be a BTEC National Extended Certificate, an Access to HE qualification, Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate or degree.
Normally, this will have been awarded no earlier than the summer 10 years before the programme start date.
For any degree-level qualifications gained over 10 years before the programme start date, evidence of relevant work-related CPD or other studies should be listed.
T-level
Pass with D or E in your core components in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T-level.
GCSE
Grade C/4 or above from GCSE maths and English language.
Level 2 Functional Skills will be accepted.
Grade C/4 in a science preferred.
A satisfactory and supportive reference for undertaking the apprenticeship from the employer is required.
Candidate selection is a joint process between the University of Roehampton and each applicant's employer; it will include a values-based interview.
Evidence of interest and work experience in a relevant field
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