Study Physiotherapy and Paramedicine
Career-focused degrees
Students will have access to first-rate facilities, developing the professional skills required to practice in paramedic science and physiotherapy.
Our BSc in Paramedic Science is the first of its kind in Scotland, and our physiotherapy students are able to hone their skills through our on-site physio clinic.
A great place to learn
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Advanced Paramedic Practice
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
2 - 3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Develop your career as a paramedic with an in-demand qualification offering advanced learning to underpin safe and effective practice.
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Advanced Physiotherapy Practice
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Progress your career as a physiotherapist within the NHS, private sector and in other health and social care settings. Take existing skills in health and social care and apply them to research, clinical assessment, analysis and insight.
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Advanced Practice
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Progress to advanced clinical, leadership, education and research-based roles with the NHS, public and independent sectors. Take existing skills in health and social care and apply them to research, clinical assessment, analysis and insight.
![Advanced Practice (Diabetes Care)](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0019/7093/varieties/medium.jpg)
Advanced Practice (Diabetes Care)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Progress to advanced clinical, leadership, education and research-based roles with the NHS, public and independent sectors. Take existing skills in health and social care and apply them to research, clinical assessment, analysis and insight.
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Advanced Practice (Expedition & Wilderness Medicine)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part-time |
6-9 months | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Progress to advanced clinical, leadership, education and research-based roles with the NHS, public and independent sectors. Take existing skills in Expedition and Wilderness Medicine and apply them to research, analysis and insight.
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Advanced Practice (Musculoskeletal Health)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Progress to advanced clinical, leadership, education and research-based roles with the NHS, public and independent sectors. Take existing skills in health and social care and apply them to research, clinical assessment, analysis and insight.
![Advanced Practice (Travel Medicine)](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0016/212236/varieties/medium.jpg)
Advanced Practice (Travel Medicine)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part-time |
6-9 months | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Progress to advanced clinical, leadership, education and research-based roles with the NHS, public and independent sectors. Take existing skills in Travel Medicine and apply them to research, analysis and insight in this specialist field of practice.
![Paramedic Science](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0015/162510/varieties/medium.jpg)
Paramedic Science
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B950 |
Become a paramedic and develop your skills in strong decision-making in a variety of situations. At degree level, study how to provide a range of healthcare, including emergency, urgent and non-urgent care, outside of the hospital environment.
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Physiotherapy
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | B160 |
Study the treatment and care for people with physical difficulties at degree level. You can become a physiotherapist working closely with others to restore movement and function to the body.
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Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
2 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Use your existing degree in kinesiology or sports science to develop clinical reasoning of assessment and rehabilitation, and progress your career as a physiotherapist in the NHS, private clinics and other health and social care settings.
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