Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is the healthcare profession concerned with restoring and maintaining movement and physical function across the lifespan, working with people recovering from injury, surgery, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiorespiratory problems, and the physical challenges of ageing. Physiotherapists assess patients, develop treatment plans, and use a wide range of techniques including manual therapy, exercise, and patient education to help people regain independence and quality of life. It is a profession that demands both clinical expertise and excellent interpersonal skills.

At the University of Chichester this three-year full-time programme leads to a qualification that enables graduates to register as physiotherapists with the Health and Care Professions Council. The degree is eligible for NHS funding support, which helps make a career in this allied health profession more financially accessible. You will study anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, pathology, clinical assessment, therapeutic techniques, and the evidence base for physiotherapy practice, developing the knowledge and clinical skills needed to work safely and effectively with patients.

Practical placements in NHS and related settings are central to the programme, ensuring that your clinical competence is developed in real-world healthcare environments under professional supervision. The typical entry tariff of 136 points reflects the academic and scientific standard expected.

You will graduate prepared to work across the NHS, private healthcare, sports medicine, occupational health, and community and social care settings.

Graduates work as physiotherapists across a wide range of specialisms including musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, and paediatric physiotherapy. Postgraduate study enables further specialisation, and many physiotherapists move into clinical leadership, research, or education roles over the course of their careers.