Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
A Brighton Physiotherapy degree will prepare you for a rewarding career where you’ll help improve your patients’ function, wellbeing and quality of life through advice, exercise and education. Brighton is 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), ensuring you’ll gain all the knowledge and skills required for professional practice. Successful completion of the degree means you will be eligible to ap...
<strong>A Brighton Physiotherapy degree will prepare you for a rewarding career where you’ll help improve your patients’ function, wellbeing and quality of life through advice, exercise and education. Brighton is 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses in the Guardian University Guide 2025.</strong> <br/><br/>This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), ensuring you’ll gain all the knowledge and skills required for professional practice. Successful completion of the degree means you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration and practice as a physiotherapist. <br/><br/>At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Five block practice placements will build your experience with opportunities in the NHS, charitable organisations and private organisations, ensuring you get varied experience. You’ll also gain plenty of hands-on experience at university using our specialist facilities which include an exercise rehabilitation gym, physiotherapy suites and a virtual anatomy lab. <br/><br/>Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. <br/><br/>Brighton’s physiotherapy graduates have successful careers working in the NHS and private sector. The Graduate Outcomes survey found that 95% of our physiotherapy graduates were in work or further study and 90% of working graduates were in highly skilled work as therapists or other professionals 15 months after their degree. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong> <br/>• Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Brighton is 3rd in the UK for physiotherapy courses in the Guardian University Guide 2025. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• On-campus facilities include a physiotherapy exercise rehabilitation gym, physiotherapy suites and a virtual anatomy lab. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Clinical placements in settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centres and patients’ homes, plus an opportunity to gain a global perspective in Kenya. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Physiotherapy</strong> <br/>Brighton is less than an hour from central London and has been named one of the 50 best cities in the world and the happiest city in the UK by Time Out.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Brighton
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Codes/info
Course Code
B160
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
136
Access to HE Diploma
D:39,M:6
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with 45 credits at Level 3. Must include Biological Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDD, together with an A-level in Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education at grade B. BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences is accepted on its own.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4). Minimum of three subjects to include English language and maths.
A level
T Level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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