The Institute of Physical Therapy and Applied Science (IPTAS) is a third-level institute of higher learning and professional training. It is committed to providing specialist education in the disciplines of physical therapy and applied health science to meet identified needs of both students and physical therapy professional practitioners, nationally and internationally. It offers opportunities predominantly for mature learners through its extended pathway programme and is also committed to providing access to learners from a wide variety of backgrounds.

The educational services provided by the Institute include teaching, consultancy, research and development. IPTAS aims to produce capable, professional graduates and to support further development of the physical therapy profession.

IPTAS is committed to consistently achieving excellence in the provision and execution of its programmes and services. Our core aim is to ensure graduate competence in physical therapy and learner satisfaction. We achieve this by establishing and maintaining quality assurance and quality enhancement procedures for the purpose of further improving and maintaining the quality of our clinical education and training programme.