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Study Undergraduate Allied Health courses at Northumbria.

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Our innovative suite of health courses within our Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health have been created in partnership with the NHS, GP practices and private and voluntary providers to enable all students to experience a wide range of placements in exciting healthcare settings.

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Our Allied Health courses have been developed with input from experienced clinical experts and created in partnership with the NHS. This allows you to gain up-to-date knowledge and hands on expertise to prepare you for a caring career as a health professional.

The course in Physiotherapy at Northumbria is ranked Top 15 in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2026).

Northumbria is 8th in the UK for Research Power in Healthcare and Related Fields (REF 21).

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Practice Placements

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Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time

This course will suit highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have a specialist interest in the care of surgical patients.

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