Study Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy at University of Limerick in Ireland, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

If you are the type of person who enjoys working with people and has good communication skills if you have an interest in working with people who are ill or disabled and would like a practical, hands-on, challenging career, then this programme might suit you.This programme is designed to prepare graduates who will contribute to the development of Physiotherapy worldwide through their ability to act as competent, reflective and innovative practitioners, and through their expertise in evidence-based practice. During the 4 years, there will be opportunities for you to engage in shared learning with other students at the University of Limerick, undertake a wide variety of supervised clinical placements. The School culture is identified by students as inclusive and supportive in Athena Swan Self-Assessment and in May 2019 the School received a bronze Athena Swan award. The BSc Physiotherapy programme is approved by CORU, the state registration board for Physiotherapy in Ireland.The Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy is a four-year degree programme which includes a total of 31 weeks of clinical practice in the last two years of the programme. The first year provides a foundation in Anatomy and Physiology, communication and behaviour, and an Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Education and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

€25,298.00 (US$ 27,112) per year

Tuition fee includes student levy fee of €102

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Limerick

University of Limerick, Limerick,

Limerick,

V94 T9PX, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum entry requirements. Foundation Maths is not reckonable for scoring purposes. As the entry is on a competitive basis for 30 places the actual entry-level will generally be substantially higher than the minimum requirements. Irish Leaving Certificate English: Ordinary Level Grade D or above

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.