Physiotherapy

About this course

Physiotherapy is an allied health profession concerned with restoring and maintaining movement and function across a wide range of conditions, from musculoskeletal injury and neurological impairment to respiratory disease and post-surgical rehabilitation. Physiotherapists assess, diagnose, and treat patients using manual therapy, exercise prescription, movement re-education, and patient education, drawing on a strong evidence base and adapting their approach to the individual needs and goals of each person they work with. At the University of Derby, this three-year full-time degree prepares you to work as part of a multidisciplinary health and social care team, developing not only clinical and practical skills but also the leadership, digital literacy, and research skills needed to practise effectively in a changing healthcare environment. The programme takes a practice-based approach,

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 17% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 2% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 2% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 3% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 2% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 8% of graduatescards →

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