Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Why study BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at BU?
• The course has excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability
• Our purpose-built facilities include a rehabilitation suite, simulation hospital wards and a community home setting, so you can put your learning into practice
• Gain real-world experience from placements throughout the course in a diverse array of clinical settings
• Your learning will be delivered by a range of research-active staff with relevant clin...
<strong>Why study BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at BU</strong>? <br/>• The course has excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our purpose-built facilities include a rehabilitation suite, simulation hospital wards and a community home setting, so you can put your learning into practice<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain real-world experience from placements throughout the course in a diverse array of clinical settings<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Your learning will be delivered by a range of research-active staff with relevant clinical expertise and knowledge<br/><br/><br/><br/>• This course will teach you the techniques to manage patient’s physical, psychological and social wellbeing<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent graduate employment with 95% of graduates employed or in further study within 15 months of finishing.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Funding support</strong>: Physiotherapy students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B160
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
128
144
128 - 144 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Physical Education, Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care.
Scottish Higher
128–144 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers including grade A in a required subject.
Access to HE Diploma
128 - 144 tariff points from any combination of Distinction, Merit and Pass grades. This must include 15 level 3 graded credits in one of our required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Physical Education.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
128 UCAS tariff points (Grade DDM) in a required subject. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care: Health Studies pathway, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Sport or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Sport or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
A level
128 - 144 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels, including 40 points in a required subject.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by either an A-Level in a required subject with 40 points or a vocational qualification in a required subject with 48 points.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £20,685 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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