Free Access to HE Physiotherapy Course in Ardwick

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body

About this course

Free Access to HE Physiotherapy Course in Ardwick. Classes run at Nicholls Campus, full-time over one year.

The course is designed for adults who want to progress to university but don't yet hold the qualifications needed for direct entry. You'll study Biology, Psychology, and Physics, alongside academic writing, research, and study skills. Entry requires GCSE grade C or above in both English and Maths, or an equivalent IELTS score. The centre will also support your UCAS application and personal statement.

You'll finish with an Open Awards Access to HE Diploma in Health and Physiotherapy.

Who this course is for

Have you ever thought about what it might be like to be a physiotherapist? Would you like to aid someone’s recovery and perhaps even help them to walk again? If this is something you’re passionate about, but you don’t currently have the qualifications necessary, then our Access to Higher Education Diploma Health and Physiotherapy is the perfect place to begin.

You’ll develop an excellent understanding of the medical and health care industries, with a focus on physiotherapy and its associated roles. Throughout the year, you’ll study three core modules: Human Biology, Psychology and Maths and Physics. This will give you the foundations you need to study a physiotherapy-related degree.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the core principles of Biology relevant to health and physiotherapy.
  • You'll explore Psychology and how it applies to health and patient care.
  • You'll cover Physics concepts that underpin physiotherapy and health sciences.
  • You'll develop academic writing skills for university-level study.
  • You'll build research and study skills needed for Higher Education.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the physiotherapy and healthcare sectors.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nicholls Campus. A range of assessment methods will be used throughout the year to measure your progress. These may include written assignments, research tasks, and other coursework. The course is delivered full-time during the day.

What you will need to bring

Nicholls Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Physiotherapist, requires a degree in physiotherapy and Health and Care Professions Council registration.
  • Occupational therapist, requires a degree and professional registration.
  • Sports rehabilitation therapist, a degree or further professional training is typically needed.
  • Exercise scientist, a degree in sport or exercise science is the usual route.
  • Healthcare support worker, this qualification can support applications while you study further.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Physiotherapy (Level 6), the main next step this Diploma is designed to open.
  • A degree in Sport and Exercise Science (Level 6), for those interested in sports rehabilitation or coaching.
  • A degree in Occupational Therapy (Level 6), another health profession this course can lead toward.
  • A foundation degree or HND in a health-related subject (Level 5), if you prefer a shorter higher education route first.