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Allied Health

Allied health professionals are vital to our health services. There are 15 specialist roles in a range of sectors, from emergency response and diagnosis to mental and physical rehabilitation. They play a crucial part in treating, rehabilitating and improving the lives of patients. Career opportunities are varied, with allied health professionals making up the third largest clinical workforce in the NHS. Whether you want to be hospital-based, work within the community or from patients’ homes, there’s sure to be a role that suits you. At USW, our allied health degrees span chiropractic, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and operating department practice (ODP) providing varied career opportunities across the care sector.

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions

Practice makes practitioners

We offer incredible clinical simulation facilities and outpatient clinics that emulate a diverse range hospital, community, and clinical settings providing you the opportunity to undertake hands-on practise in a safe environment before entering the workplace.


Make a difference

Allied health professional roles, all have one thing in common: they play a vital part in treating, rehabilitating and improving the lives of patients. It isn’t just emotionally rewarding, with ongoing training, you’ll be able to quickly progress, moving to more senior positions with a higher pay grade.


Demand for professionals

The need for skilled healthcare professionals is greater than ever. That’s why places on  many of our allied health courses (except Chiropractic) are currently funded by the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme. You can find out more on the student money pages on our website or on the NHS Wales website.

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Hands-on immersive learning

Our approach to teaching is to fully immerse students in the world of healthcare, with learning and teaching that spans theory and practice, and ensures our students are given the best possible preparation for their future careers.

Our impressive range of facilities have been purpose-built with this in mind. Students learn beyond the classroom in simulated environments before undertaking supervised placements.

Entry requirements

USW take all aspects of an application into consideration and you may receive a personalised offer based on your predicted grades.

Please make sure you check the entry requirements for your course on UCAS before you apply.

Open days

Our next undergraduate open day will be:

30.11.24

Get to know USW

At a USW open day, you’ll have the chance to explore our campuses, meet academic staff and current students, take part in interactive activities related to your course, learn about life at USW, take tours of the accommodation and facilities, and get lots of advice around support, money, careers and study options.

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More dates

11.01.25

22.03.25

14.06.25

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