Physiotherapy undergraduate courses

Why study Physiotherapy at Derby?

Study with us to prepare to play an essential part of a multidisciplinary health and social care team with the clinical, leadership, digital and research skills for the future. Learn how to help patients recover from surgery, sports injuries, accidents or support people with long-term conditions and disabilities in our specialist training facilities.

• Accredited by the Charted Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Social Care Professionals Council (HCPC): Ensuring your qualification meets professional standards.
• Exceptional placements: Gain hands-on experience in NHS Trusts, private practices, and community healthcare settings.
• State-of-the-art simulation facilities: Practise patient care in realistic environments.

Practical learning

• Use our Clinical Skills Suite, complete with treatment areas and rehabilitation equipment.
• Engage in inter-professional learning alongside students from nursing, occupational therapy, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Exciting opportunities to implement and refine your competencies in real-life environments through practice-based learning. Our industry connections with professional practice partners from the NHS, private and voluntary sectors ensure you have the opportunity to undertake a variety of placements and gain substantial practical experience and understanding of a broad range of specialisms.

Research excellence

Our academics are engaged in impactful research in areas such as:

• Rehabilitation science: Investigating strategies to improve recovery outcomes.
• Sports injury management: Exploring techniques for preventing and treating injuries in athletes.
• Chronic condition management: Developing innovative approaches to help patients manage long-term conditions. 

Career opportunities

A Physiotherapy degree from Derby prepares you for careers in:

• NHS hospitals and clinics
• Private healthcare practices
• Rehabilitation centres
• Sports clubs and teams