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Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Ireland

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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.

Why study Physiotherapy at UL?

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 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. Over the remaining three years you will undertake studies in the various disciplines of physiotherapy including cardiorespiratory care, clinical neurology and musculoskeletal disorders for people across the lifespan. Research and evidence-based practice are core elements underpinning the programme.

Employability skills from this degree

Clinical and professional judgement
Responsible decision-making
Awareness of accountability issues, laws, regulations, professional codes of ethics and standards of practice

Critical thinking
Self-reflection
Independent lifelong learning
Teamwork
Communication

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Education and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
鈧24,416.00 (US$ 26,167) per year
Accommodation (Plassey Village- 8 Bed House) - 5343(Per Academic Year)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Limerick

University of Limerick Limerick,

Limerick,

V94 T9PX, 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

TOEFL: 580 (paper based) OR 90 (internet based)

IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)

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

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About University of Limerick

鈥淭he University of Limerick is an affordable place for students to gain a top-class education which will boost their future career prospects.鈥

  • Times Higher Education(THE) Rankings 2023 placed UL at at #86
  • Top 2% of universities in the world, QS 2023 world rankings
  • Times Higher Education (THE) Top 500 University 2024 Ranking
  • Affordable cost of living, with scholarships available

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